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Forhan Locking Wrap vs. Security Wrap
Posted by:
Bob Scacheri
(---.hsd1.de.comcast.net)
Date: December 21, 2009 07:33PM
For single foot guides, what are most of you doing - the standard security wrap shown in volume 2 of Rodmaker, or the Forhan lock wrap? I'm building a medium-light spinning rod for bass. Re: Forhan Locking Wrap vs. Security Wrap
Posted by:
J.B. Hunt
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Date: December 21, 2009 08:18PM
I use nothing but the Forhan wrap. J.B.Hunt Bowling Green, KY Re: Forhan Locking Wrap vs. Security Wrap
Posted by:
Eddie Taylor
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Date: December 21, 2009 10:02PM
Forhan only. Re: Forhan Locking Wrap vs. Security Wrap
Posted by:
bill boettcher
(---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: December 21, 2009 10:10PM
Forhan wrap. Bill - willierods.com Re: Forhan Locking Wrap vs. Security Wrap
Posted by:
Bob Riggins
(---.200-68.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date: December 21, 2009 10:17PM
Forhan wrap. It's actually pretty easy and looks good. Re: Forhan Locking Wrap vs. Security Wrap
Posted by:
Steven Garvey
(---.hsd1.ma.comcast.net)
Date: December 21, 2009 11:24PM
I have never used the Forhan wrao and have never had a guide pull out on any of my spinning rods..
But do you need it if using the new micro guides as the foot is so short? Re: Forhan Locking Wrap vs. Security Wrap
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: December 21, 2009 11:26PM
Steven,
Before going to smaller guides, I never used the locking wrap. It was only when going to smaller guides with a short foot, that I needed to start using the locking wrap. I found that I had several guides come out of the wrap - (short footed guides) when I was adjusting the final rotation of the guides before finish application. However, since using the locking wrap on all of the guides smaller than about a size 10 - I have had no further issues. Take care Roger Re: Forhan Locking Wrap vs. Security Wrap
Posted by:
Phil Erickson
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Date: December 22, 2009 12:24AM
Forhan wrap, it is good insurance and very quick and simple to do. Re: Forhan Locking Wrap vs. Security Wrap
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
(---.nap.wideopenwest.com)
Date: December 22, 2009 12:27AM
Forhan on AL rods that I do with SF guides. Only takes a few more seconds so why not?? It's also a good selling point that NO factory rods use. 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!! Re: Forhan Locking Wrap vs. Security Wrap
Posted by:
George Forster
(---.hsd1.co.comcast.net)
Date: December 22, 2009 01:04AM
I had a similar question, not too long ago. My thinking was (and is) if the guide were to get hung-up on something that I'd rather have a guide pull out, than snap the blank . On the rod that I'm currently building, I've decided to Forhan wrap all of the lower F guides. The guides in the tip section will be wrapped without the Forhan, just using 3 "blocking" wraps to help keep the guide from pulling out too easily. My hope is that they will pull out, if absolutely necessary. With micro guides, it's probably less of a concern, since the smaller guides are less likely to snag or stay hung-up on something. I'm building an 8 wt. fly rod that'll have to throw shooting heads and sinking heads, attached with loop to loop connections; so, I'm using fairly large guides. Honestly, I take really good care of my gear, and I think the guides would be fine either way, but I need to obssess about something, and the rod is splined; handle is finished; the deco wrap is done; the ferrules are wrapped. All I have left to worry about is whether or not to Forhan wrap 3 more guides in the tip section. Re: Forhan Locking Wrap vs. Security Wrap
Posted by:
bill boettcher
(---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: December 22, 2009 08:53AM
You do make a good point George. A couple of wraps after the ring will help to hold guides in. I have replaced several Ti guides that had no security wrap at all and the rings came off, but the feet were still on. On steel the feet would have probably came off also. Bill - willierods.com Re: Forhan Locking Wrap vs. Security Wrap
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: December 22, 2009 08:59AM
I've used the standard security wraps for decades. I'm not very hard on my equipment and thus saw no need to go to the Forhan wrap. Then I finally had a rod hang momentarily in a kayak hatch and a guide pull loose. Since then I've used the Forhan wrap on all single foot guides. For the additional 10 seconds it takes to do it, it provides a great measure of additional security, Remember, guides rarely pull loose or out unless you're right in the middle of an important fishing trip. What's it worth not to have to muss with your equipment when you're in the middle of such a trip.
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Posted by:
Dave Wylie
(---.nc.res.rr.com)
Date: December 22, 2009 11:14AM
Forhan wrap on all single foot guides. Quick, easy and looks good. Only negative is that the guides are slightly harder to move for alignment. Just take a little more time during the initial setting/placement of the guide prior to starting the wrap. Re: Forhan Locking Wrap vs. Security Wrap
Posted by:
Mark Pearson
(---.apacn.com)
Date: December 22, 2009 01:21PM
I use the Forhan Wrap on all of my single foot guides. I like the way it looks, holds and finishes. Re: Forhan Locking Wrap vs. Security Wrap
Posted by:
Bob Scacheri
(---.hsd1.de.comcast.net)
Date: December 22, 2009 08:10PM
Thanks for all the replies. It looks like Forhan is the way to go. I will give it a shot.
Bob Re: Forhan Locking Wrap vs. Security Wrap
Posted by:
Todd Badgley
(---.sip.mem.bellsouth.net)
Date: December 26, 2009 07:19PM
Bob -
I just finished my 4th rod. On this rod I used Forhan wraps. I really like the look and the security, but I thought there's no way I can get it to look good. I'm very slow at wrapping, but the Forhan wrap was easy. Looks good and I know I won't have another guide pull free. Now if I can get the finish to look good I'll have a great looking rod. Please post pic's of your rod when you finish. Todd Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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