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Jules1
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Recently picked up a Ogden Smith rod in need of some fixin. Guides appear to have a black/tan thread. Any idea where I can find this? Thanks
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Shrimpman
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Try searching "black/tan jasper silk rod building thread" on ebay. Something will surely come up.
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Thanks
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Rick’s Rods in Denver sell Jasper silks
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Dwight
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Grahame Massey carries some beautiful and reasonably priced jaspers. You could dye black & white with tan dye.
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