why are the eyes twisted? I have noticed this before but didnt have anyone to ask. I have a Paul Darby surf rod that has the tip eye twisted. I have been planing to go back and ask him (I didnt notice it when I bought it) but I never have.....David
When you apply pressure to a conventional overhead rod, each guide actually acts as a mini lever, causing the blank to actually twist one way or another. Most folks don't see this, because they aren't pushing the limits of their tackle, or they only see the broken rod. You don't have this with spinners, but get line twist as a trade off.
By acid wrapping the rod, it allows the blank to perform naturally while allowing me to use conventional tackle. It also allows the angler to use lighter blanks that will load under the weight of the jig, but still have the balls for the bigger fish when they come. Also, since the pressure is straight down, the rod doesn't twist in your hand when loaded, so its much easier on the angler.
She's ready for a wind on. I guess this is only the 10th one of these limited edition reels ever made?
Almost full
LE #10
Builders Mark (Which I feel is a little overstated.) I didn't spec any different, but will for the next one. I have always liked cars with no logos. Yeah I'm a pain, but custom is custom.
Don't worry Kevin, I'm still in love with it. Overstated on this one is a relative term
Those guides don't seem to be very stout. I am guessing they are Pac Bay. It looks like their are only two transition guides that take the guides from the top of the rod to the underside. I have always been intrigued by these spiral wrapped rods but figured there was some complex way of gradually turning the guides that was beyond my feeble mind. I think I will rewrap one of my Trevala rods using this spiral wrap. Thanks for putting up the pics.
...:thumbup: very nice - great looking set up. with test pic. i understand eye set up now. tight lines - hope you get to test it out on some fish soon. Poppy
Wow! that's a nice looking set-up. Not one for copying other folks but that rig could make me reconsider. Congrats! Please elighten the novice and tell me what line you are using. I use Powerpro (spare me the abuse folks) and that's clearly something else...:thumbsup:
Wow! that's a nice looking set-up. Not one for copying other folks but that rig could make me reconsider. Congrats! Please elighten the novice and tell me what line you are using. I use Powerpro (spare me the abuse folks) and that's clearly something else...:thumbsup:
That is a New Zealand Spiral Wrap with the two guides at zero or thereabouts. It makes your line lay closer to center of spool. You can tweak it and make the line lay where you want it to. C2