Red/black rod whipping silk

[Worms]

I was just wondering whether anybody might have some red/black 'jasper' whipping silk to spare. I have an old Milwards carp rod that needs the butt ring re-whipping. It would be nice to keep it all the same.

[Peter Waller]

I was just wondering whether anybody might have some red/black 'jasper' whipping silk to spare. I have an old Milwards carp rod that needs the butt ring re-whipping. It would be nice to keep it all the same.

 

I have a Milwards Swimversa which needed a new tip ring and I had used all my red marl up. I simply used a cherry red silk which had black felt tip splodges every so many inches, you'd be hard pushed to tell that it is not original!

[Worms]

I have a Milwards Swimversa which needed a new tip ring and I had used all my red marl up. I simply used a cherry red silk which had black felt tip splodges every so many inches, you'd be hard pushed to tell that it is not original!

Cheers Peter, it was an option I had considered but was unsure of the reaction of the dope and varnish etc. I will have to experiment with my waterproof markers!

The rod was, shall we say, a bit of a bargain and is in pretty good nick with nickel silver agate lined rings throughout.

 

Nick

[Dave Lumb]

You could try this lot - http://www.guidesnblanks.com/product.php?product_id=378

[Worms]

You could try this lot - http://www.guidesnblanks.com/product.php?product_id=378

Thanks Dave, I didn't think to look for a nylon thread. To be honest I've had problems in the past with trying to match nylon whipping to existing silk because of the colour/opacity changes when it's doped and varnished. Having said that perhaps I shouldn't be too bloody finicky. After all a functional rod is better than a 'bean stick' sat in the garage!

 

Nick

[Peter Waller]

Wow weeee, those prices, Dave! I still have some spools of black and grey, ABU, and some green and black with the prices on, like 2/3p and .60p!

[wotnobivvy]

Have you tried the local tackle shops. Some have it all in stock. Quick phone call will confirm

[Dave Lumb]

To be honest I've had problems in the past with trying to match nylon whipping to existing silk because of the colour/opacity changes when it's doped and varnished. Having said that perhaps I shouldn't be too bloody finicky.

 

You could always redo all the whippings!

[Worms]

Have you tried the local tackle shops. Some have it all in stock. Quick phone call will confirm

I denuded all of the local tackle shops of their old stock silk, rings, etc... a long time ago

[Worms]

You could always redo all the whippings!

I could also take up carp fishing!