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.
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.
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
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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.
I've built a few spiral wraps, love making them.
Good video Gary
Great video on the acid wrap rod
Great video,love special wraps ,thanks for the tips
Enjoyed this one as always!
Hello from Saskatchewan Canada
on right handed reel does wrap go to opposite side!
Can a clean snapped blank on a spiral rod be repaired?
Dear gary maybe a video on how to make 2 pc rods and doing rod spigots or ferrules? Thanks
Is there a certain direction one should turn the guides in relation to the reel handle?
What guide size would you use for saltwater rod? For what normally would take a 20,16,12,10,8 runners. Reduce down quickly?
What blank are you using?
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.
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.
Why has this rod building series ended?
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
And what reel is that?