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Thread match for St. Croix Legend Elite LXS series
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: July 13, 2014 12:02AM

What thread is the perfect match for the blue green ot he St Croix Legend Elite LXS series of blanks?

It appears to be a shade of teal, or Jade or a similar color.

When using a Non NCP thread, I would like the thread to virtually disappear on the rod.

Thanks much

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Re: Thread match for St. Croix Legend Elite LXS series
Posted by: Mike Doran (---.lightspeed.hstntx.sbcglobal.net)
Date: July 13, 2014 11:22AM

If you want the thread to disappear on the rod I would choose a couple of colors that you think match very close.
Do a short test wrap with each color then wet it with a drop of water. This method has shown me what the final color
will be (or close) once finish is applied without the use of color preserver. Hope this helps, as I don't know the exact color.

Mike Doran
Spring, Texas

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Re: Thread match for St. Croix Legend Elite LXS series
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: July 13, 2014 12:01PM

Mike,
Thanks for the update. That is exactly what I do, to determine the final thread color.

Be safe

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Re: Thread match for St. Croix Legend Elite LXS series
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: July 14, 2014 11:14AM

A St. Croix representative said that they use color #272 (Blue Dun) with green metallic trim wraps.

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Re: Thread match for St. Croix Legend Elite LXS series
Posted by: Mark Warnke (---.oakharbor-wifi-1171.amplex.net)
Date: July 15, 2014 06:01PM

Forgive the newbie here but what brand of thread is it? what is blue dun?

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Re: Thread match for St. Croix Legend Elite LXS series
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: July 15, 2014 06:39PM

Mark,
Both Gudbrod, as well as Fish Hawk brand thread carry the blue green color that is marketed with number 272 and color name of Blue Dunn.

For example:

[www.fishhawkthreads.com]

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Re: Thread match for St. Croix Legend Elite LXS series
Posted by: Mark Warnke (---.oakharbor-wifi-1171.amplex.net)
Date: July 15, 2014 06:49PM

Thank you Sir.
You are very helpful

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