Thanks to Cow Harbor Bait & Tackle for posting this. After the stripper, IMHO only two transition guides needed, set at 60 degrees each. This the video that aided me into finalizing my own design which LOOKS much much better due to more traditional guide spacing, and TROLLS with the guides either on top, or bottom. That blank has too much flex in the thick end for me, but then, I am a Pacific Offshore type of fisherman.
Guides should wrap opposite of the reel handle. Also, recommended to complete the spiral by the 3rd or 4th guide. But custom rods are built to suit the user.
depends on how rod was manufactured. only rod i would spiral wrap on left would be a united composites or USAgraphite because the rods are constructed double helix. most rods, besides solid blanks, have a rotational spine and that is usually strongest in the direction that would be on right side of rod. if torque is applied to opposite direction the blank would explode.
depends on how rod was manufactured. only rod i would spiral wrap on left would be a united composites or USAgraphite because the rods are constructed double helix. most rods, besides solid blanks, have a rotational spine and that is usually strongest in the direction that would be on right side of rod. if torque is applied to opposite direction the blank would explode.
How can I restore an old rod I pulled from the ocean? It has lots of growth on it.m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1857687244271016&id=100000892747230
what kind of fishing rod is that I found a very similar one at a local thrifty shopper for 5 bucks without a reel and ive never really fished before so I was gonna throw a open ended reel on it and just sand and oil the wood any tips to make it better?
Raymond, the guide layout is for fishing heavy weights to decrease wear on three guides, so I experimented with this particular blank. I also make the traditional acid wrap for fishing lighter weights from 6 or less using only 3 guides. I feel you have to experiment with the rods to achieve particular situations for fishing. Froggin Hawgs, this is not for freshwater fishing, this is a deep water rod using 20 ounces weights or more.
i use them Bill Hurley sand eels for stripers here on the cape and they are awesome! They are made with Sand eel oils and caught many fishes with them!!
