you are absolutely right, the spiral guides is much for applicable to only Vertical Jigging with overhead reels. Specially for Heavy vertical jigging set-ups.
Does it matter which way you start the spiral? I just bought a casting "kokanee" rod and the 1st guide is offset to the right when you look down the rod from the butt end. 7'6" 1 piece. 1st 3 guides are offset to the right incrementally and then the last 4 are aligned on the bottom.
Missed the part were you explain why the first guide that is the wrong way isn't the wrong way around :). I don't think it makes a massive difference on a rod that is not used for casting, but I see it more and more on rods that are made for casting, even on carp rods which causes lot's of problems like wrap ups and rods breaking and I just can't think of the benefit of placing rod guides the wrong way around.
It allow for the easiest lay of line back onto the reel. By putting the guide slightly opposite of you roll it allows for the line to be laid straight back onto the center of the reel rather than being partial to laying on the side the roll moves. Not necessary but definitely a nice tip
For me...I use left handed reels and will orient the guides to the right...so when the rod is sitting on the deck...the reel handle and guides are all up. As for fishing and casting...basically No it doesnt matter.
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Great video on the acid wrap rod
you are absolutely right, the spiral guides is much for applicable to only Vertical Jigging with overhead reels. Specially for Heavy vertical jigging set-ups.
on right handed reel does wrap go to opposite side!
I've built a few spiral wraps, love making them.
Good video Gary
Hello from Saskatchewan Canada
Enjoyed this one as always!
Dear gary maybe a video on how to make 2 pc rods and doing rod spigots or ferrules? Thanks
Great video,love special wraps ,thanks for the tips
What blank are you using?
Can a clean snapped blank on a spiral rod be repaired?
Why has this rod building series ended?
What guide size would you use for saltwater rod? For what normally would take a 20,16,12,10,8 runners. Reduce down quickly?
Is there a certain direction one should turn the guides in relation to the reel handle?
Does it work as well for rods meant for casting and working lures?
Does it matter which way you start the spiral? I just bought a casting "kokanee" rod and the 1st guide is offset to the right when you look down the rod from the butt end. 7'6" 1 piece. 1st 3 guides are offset to the right incrementally and then the last 4 are aligned on the bottom.
Missed the part were you explain why the first guide that is the wrong way isn't the wrong way around :). I don't think it makes a massive difference on a rod that is not used for casting, but I see it more and more on rods that are made for casting, even on carp rods which causes lot's of problems like wrap ups and rods breaking and I just can't think of the benefit of placing rod guides the wrong way around.
It allow for the easiest lay of line back onto the reel. By putting the guide slightly opposite of you roll it allows for the line to be laid straight back onto the center of the reel rather than being partial to laying on the side the roll moves. Not necessary but definitely a nice tip
Does it matter if someone is left or right handed when deciding which direction the spiral should rotate? Awesome video.
For me...I use left handed reels and will orient the guides to the right...so when the rod is sitting on the deck...the reel handle and guides are all up. As for fishing and casting...basically No it doesnt matter.
And what reel is that?