Thanks for the replies guys. I realize that since I'm new to custom rod work, bending guide feet might not excatly be a beginners task, however, my background is as a prosthetics and orthotics technician. Part of that work is metal bending for things like legs braces ala Forest Gump (for lack of a better visual) so I'm not stranger to metal bending. Not cracking a ceramic insert while bending met
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How does one go about bending the guide feet so they're moving the line closer to the blank without compromising the integrity of the part? The guides are double foot casting guides. The tip side of the guide won't be a problem since it's a single foot but the butt side of the guide has two arms that go up to the sides of the guide frame. They're also curved. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
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Since we're on the subject of knots, I was wondering something. I haven't seen the sebile or GT knots until today. Without an actual knot in the leader material with the sebile, will it slip at all if not tied perfectly or is there a little wiggle room for a less than perfect knot tie-er like myself? The video I watched said to leave at 1/8" tag end on the leader, will that eventually start
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I realize that the board is being (or has been updated) and was wondering if there is a way to view the newly updated threads first versus viewing the threads as they were chronologically started...?
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One last question: I use braid on this rod but I'm not sure what kind of guides it has on it. It's by no means a high end rod so woud I be better off (cost-wise) going with a less expensive guide, or would I be better off going with something in the middle of the price range? I don't get out a ton so I don't think I would wear through the guide material anytime soon. Would BKWAG's in a size 6 be
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Since I'm not at home right now, I don't have the rod I own in front of me. I did, however, duck into a store that has my rod/reel in stock and took a few measurements. I rotated the top section 180* and there was no sign of sag or droop so the rod I have at home should be fine. First off, the first guide is 23 1/4" from the face of the line guide on the reel. This is a little far away, n
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That's what I'm anticipating as well, the top end is still pretty stout.
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Ok, I understand John, thanks for the clarification. Fingers crossed that the top end is still stiff enough to support the guides. Any recommendation on wrap? I have a bass pro near by but haven't checked what kind of rod building supplies they have. Should I go with a single foot or double foot guide?
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John, I'll check the straightness and sag once I get a chance. What would a sag or droop indicate? Garry, sounds pretty easy to me. Would a single foot guide suffice or should I use a double foot guide? Ray, I was hoping you'd say that ;)
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Thanks for the input guys, I really appreciate it! I think there is only the stripper guide on the butt end so am I best to rotate the top end and see where the line crosses the blank then just add a #8 guide there...? Should I rough up the existing finish on the rod to ensure the resin sticks?
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First, let me preface this post by saying that I realize this may not be ideal, or even a good idea, I just want to know if it will work well enough to try the idea out. OK. So, I have a relatively inexpensive 2 piece casting rod that I would like to try an acid wrap on. What I was thinking was to strip the second and third guides (away from the reel) off, reorient the tip-half of the rod 180*, t
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