I have a 7 fot bait casting rod that i would like to change out the eyes to micro eyes, question will under wrap effect the action of the rod?

Bobby Stout
Bloomburg, TX

Doubtful that you would notice any significant difference - but they're not needed either. If for decorative purposes you can put trim bands on the outside of the standing wraps pretty easily

thank you ver much, this is my first rod to rebuild and those little eyes are a bugger tokeep in place.

Underwraps do not affect rod action (where the rod initially flexes), they do, however, affect rod "speed" (response and recovery time).

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You'll a much greater reduction in weight if you take the underwraps off.

Less weight means less inertia. And that means faster recovery. The weight of the thread and epoxy finish is a lot more than you would guess.

Thanks was going to use the underwarp to cover up some of the ugly place where the larger eyes were removed.

Bobby Stout
Bloomburg, TX

Bobby -
Can you post a photo? Reason I ask is that, depending on what you're trying to cover, you may be better off cleaning off the area carefully and applying something like permaglos to restore the shine??

It will be tonight before i can post a photo, thanks for the information never thought about permaglos. I have a lot to learn at 61 I am slow."

Another thing, with going to micro guides, the places where they will go will not always be where the old guides were at. I would suggest stripping the rod completely of guides and finish and redo the entire blank with a finish. Permagloss is nice if you want a glossy finish, but if you want more of a matte finish I would suggest using this: [www.woodturnerscatalog.com]

I have done my last few rods where I completely refinished them using this for the blank and have had very good results. It just takes a couple of coats of the finish wiped on and then take off the access. You get a nice matte finish.

You can also strip the blank and wet sand 400 the bad spots then say 600 the whole thing Dry it and done No finish over graphite needed

Bill - willierods.com



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