Skeetbum that cross wrap thread pattern is outstanding. I never had the patience or skill to do that intricate thread work. On the thread wrap next to the tip top guide I just believe the guide is attached with a high melt adhesive or epoxy in some cases. That wrap at the thinnest part of the rod is the most challenging to do. I just feel that that wrap at the tip is not needed for performance and I don't use it on rods that I build. I guess I'm just saving myself the grief of tying it there.

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