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4 years ago
Seth Hollermann
Measured it today and it was 22". Would that mess with the retrieve that much?
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4 years ago
Seth Hollermann
Thank u for all the responses. I used a #5 ring tip. I'm not convinced it's the reel because I have tried twould different ones on it but I will try retrieving it in by hand to see if I can feel something. I also did use the layout recommended which tested very nice. I used DMBW-ATC kit. I'll have to measure the reel to first guide when I get the rod back home, little too much sauce, left it in h
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4 years ago
Seth Hollermann
I recently built a spinning rod using microwave guide kit, I static tested it but never test casted it before finishing. I took it out fishing, using 6# braid, and when retrieve it retrieves extremely hard almost as if the braid is cutting in. I tried switching to a thicker braid thinking it would help but made things worse. Did I set something up wrong or does microwave make a different guide tr
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