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13 ft Guide Spacing
Posted by:
Matt Brayman
(205.159.94.---)
Date: December 03, 2004 08:15AM
Hello, I'm building a 2 piece 13 foot Light Action drift rod and I have been unable to find a rod spacing chart for this "odd duck". Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Just something to get me started. Tight Lines, Matt Re: 13 ft Guide Spacing
Posted by:
Rick Koontz
(65.196.57.---)
Date: December 03, 2004 10:00AM
Matt, Are you talking a steelhead rod? Follow the instructions in the library section about static placement for the best method. If you're talking about a float rod for steelhead, then here's what I do. Start with your butt guide and figure out where it's got to go. That is determined by the reel you're putting on it. I plan all of mine for centerpin reels, so I'll go about 24-30" from where I expect the reel to be. Then I'll start from the top. Put the first guide at 4", the next 3 at 5", the next 3 at 6". That will get you 3' down the blank. Now use static placement for the rest. I like the guides close on the tip because landing steelhead with a rod that long is tough. A lot of guys high stick them (myself included at times) when they aren't paying attention. The extra guides help with distribution. Thanks, Rick Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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