Guide placement tape

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Re: Guide placement tape

Posted by: David Dosser (---.columbus.res.rr.com)

Date: December 31, 2012 03:50PM

Phil, I like the idea of the elastic thread. The hair bands and beads are actually very easy to use and can be taken off without threading them up and down the rod. You loop it over, push the bead through the loop and tighten. When ready to pull off, you pull down on the bead, push the bead back through the loop and put it aside. I keep mine in a small plastic tub and only use one size. It is sort of like a half-hitch. Very simple. I made 12 of them and have been using the same ones for the last 2 years.
I have some elastic thread and will give it a try. It is hard to switch to another method sometimes when you are used to using one that works for you. I wanted something that would work with micros, allow for static testing and casting, and hold the guide securely while wrapping. I just happened to run across the idea a few years ago on the net and decided to make some.
I am not against any method and think that everyone has great ideas. I'm always looking for something that makes things easier. Thank you for the elastic thread idea. I will definitely try it.

David Dosser
Coshocton, OH

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