First of two wright and McGill denco rods I am rebuilding for Christmas gifts. This one is for my sister. The rods are identical except for the reel seat here is brownish, the reel seat on the other is green.
Stripped totally down. Traced writing with India ink. Let dry for a week before top coating with permagloss. Found dry time for ink on glass is very important for not streaking or blurring.
Wrapped with silk (first silk wrapping job). Bought silk from Matt @ proof. Kimono brand. Almost copper color wraps with red tipping, same silk used for red tipping. I’m very happy with my first job in silk. Foot preparation on guides especially smaller ones is hugely important with silk I learned. Will do more next rod before wrapping.
Reel seat, cork, ferrules, and winding check all original.