Ok so I have a new 7'6" spinning rod i am building using the New Concept system. When I lay the Rod out with Reel and laser guide down to look for the crossover point. The crossover is 15" from the tip. (generally where choke guide goes.) Now If I look at where the lockup point is for this rod it is considerably further down the rod. and if i did not have an intersection point with the laser i would have built where the lockup/ bend in the rod was and that would have been my choke point. My issue is. If I build the rod to the cross over I will only be able to use 3 or so size 6 fly guides and i do not think that would give me the line path i need, although casting would probably be great. If i drop back to the lock up point then I will use 5 guides and I will have a better line path and possibly hurt casting distance although not a significant amount. any infor would be appreciated.

Gregg

I don't know why you would have to put your choke guide on the lock-up point. I've never heard of doing it that way. But, why not just try it both ways and see which works best? Might be an interesting experiment.

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Tom,

Maybe it is not the "lock up" point but really where the tip section starts to noticably bend. I am only on my 2nd cup of coffee this morning so the brain is not quite in gear.

Gregg
When faced with the situation you describe I have placed my choke guide where the noticeable bend begins hoping to reduce weight on the tip. I have tested both ways and haven't found the difference in casting distance of much concern.
Stan

Stan,

That is what I though. Just wanted to make sure.

Gregg