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4 years ago
Frank DAleo
Thank you to all who took the time to read and provide feedback!
Forum: rodboard
4 years ago
Frank DAleo
roger wilson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Frank, > You were able to move the guides. Fine. > Do a final check on the alignment, coat the rod > and go fishing. > > Whenever I wrap a rod, I tie the guides on tight > enough so that I can just barely move them using > both fingers of a strong hand. I have never had a > blan
Forum: rodboard
4 years ago
Frank DAleo
Herb Ladenheim Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Gotcha Frank. > BTW - what new thread tensioner are you using > now? > Herb Hi Herb...purchased the CRB system a while ago with the HW-1 wrapper. The video states to keep the tension rod towards you...this is way too tight I think. it looks like they changed the design and dont even use the tensio
Forum: rodboard
4 years ago
Frank DAleo
Herb Ladenheim Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > How did you initially try to move them into > alignment? Perhaps the 2nd build is too loose??? > I assume that you needed the pick on the small > guides - and the large guides could be used as > levers to move them??? > > I guess I'm concerned that you have no basis of > comparison r
Forum: rodboard
4 years ago
Frank DAleo
Good Morning All, I have been browsing this forum for a few years, reading, getting ideas and most importantly, learning from each of you! The question I have is whether or not I should re wrap 8 guides because of being way too tight? Unfortunately, I did not check the play in the guides for alignment purposes, until I was ready to align! They were so tight, that I had to use a thread pic w
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