Salamander with brown and blue wraps

[Baron]

I began a new rod wrap. 4Wt. 7.5' fiberglass from Proof Fly Fishing. The color is beautiful.
Cigar handle.

How many of you have a decorative wrap at the tiptop?

 

[JoeE]

I don’t get fancy at all, antique gold or red silk trimmed in black are the only two colors I use with the exception of my daughters rods they are pink trimmed in black. Her rods are also blonde, all others are flamed. Joe E

 

[laszlo]

How decorative can you get at the tip-top? That's a very narrow area. I like the cigar grip.

 

[Baron]

So, in short, no windings at the tip?

 

[JoeE]

Always wrap the tip. How many wraps is up to you it is your rod.

 

[JerryC]

Decorative wraps are usually done in front of the grips. I will make a few wraps so the butt end of the tip is flush with the rod. The thread either matches the guide wraps or the color of the blank. I did one decorative butt wrap on the 1st 8 wgt I built. A single white Maltese Cross on the top and bottom of the blank. I've got to replace the grip on one of my 6 wgt rods over the winter. I'm thinking about putting some sort of on it. May do the Maltese Cross again. Here's a couple of decorative wraps that I did on my spinning rods.

 

[Baron]

This rod is my first and I don't want to take chances. Two months ago I re-wrapped an old 1950's or 60's Wright McGill and it is very nice to use.
I'll put a simple collar below the tiptop and apply the decals that came with it above the cork handle.
Never thought to look for design ideas. I guess there is a long list of Ideas to apply.

 

[JoeE]

If you want I believe I have a VHS In my library downstairs (should still be there) a fancy rod wrapping video step by step if you want it? I know I will not be using it. Joe. E

 

[Baron]

Thanks JoeE but I haven't and vhs anymore and I do have the internet. No fancy stuff on this rod.

 

[laszlo]

I do wrap my tip-tops with a 1 inch wrap with trim(nothing fancy though)