Thanks for the kind words guys, I couldn't have done it without all the help and instruction on this and other sites.
Al, if you didn't notice and I apologise for not mentioning it the thread already, but this was built using your instructions for a inshore Tog rod posted on this site. It would have been a much more of an undertaking without your guidance. Thank you for the write up.
MDblueSURF, don't hesitate, if nothing else order up a few spools of thread and practice on some dowels or an old blank that you may have laying around. Just remember, the decorative wrap is easy, it has no function except to look pretty so you can't really screw it up .
Rui