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Butt Guide in Spiral wrap ??
Posted by: Lee Hathaway (---.rochester.res.rr.com)
Date: February 21, 2006 07:20PM

I've seen spiral wraps where the first ( butt ) guide is at 90deg to the reel. Is there a reason to not put the first at 0deg, straight with the reel ? That makes more sense, so the line would come onto the reel straighter. Especially with a non-levelwind reel.
What do you guys think ? Thanks...

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Re: Butt Guide in Spiral wrap ??
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: February 21, 2006 07:27PM

I'd put it right up on the 0 degree axis. Some like to offset it for a variety of reasons but I can't see where it helps or makes anything work better. On the Revolver Rod, it's actually offset in the opposite direction of the spiral so that the line comes onto the reel from the guide edge, which creates a true 0 degree oncoming angle.

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Re: Butt Guide in Spiral wrap ??
Posted by: Gene Murray (---.dialup.iowatelecom.net)
Date: February 23, 2006 08:00PM

I'm interested in trying a spiral wrap on a bass rod. I did a search and found some valuable information.

My question - I saw the 2005 thread on the 'Colby/Kirkman' method. Did it ever come out anywhere but in the magazine?

thnx..gm

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Re: Butt Guide in Spiral wrap ??
Posted by: Mike Barkley (---.nap.wideopenwest.com)
Date: February 23, 2006 08:10PM

Gene,
The method you are talking about is called the Bumper wrap. Do a search back 6 months on bumper wrap and you will get a ton of info! Very effective and simple to set up!

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

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Re: Butt Guide in Spiral wrap ??
Posted by: Gene Murray (---.dialup.iowatelecom.net)
Date: February 23, 2006 08:21PM

Ahhhhh, thanks Mike..on my way to the basement.

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Re: Butt Guide in Spiral wrap ??
Posted by: Neil Toland (---.dsl.louisacomm.net)
Date: February 23, 2006 08:31PM

Gene, noticed your Iowatelecom address. Are you in SE Iowa by chance?

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Re: Butt Guide in Spiral wrap ??
Posted by: Mike Barkley (---.nap.wideopenwest.com)
Date: February 23, 2006 08:58PM

Neil,

You're supposed to be packing!!
Mike

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Re: Butt Guide in Spiral wrap ??
Posted by: Neil Toland (---.dsl.louisacomm.net)
Date: February 23, 2006 09:29PM

I am Packed and Ready Mike! : )

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Re: Butt Guide in Spiral wrap ??
Posted by: Gene Murray (---.dialup.iowatelecom.net)
Date: February 24, 2006 12:30PM

Got one put together. Going out to play with it now.

That's me Neil.. Hope you guys have a ball at the show and be ready to be bugged to distraction upon your return.

thnx..gm

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