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You guys are talking about casting distance and line slap with an overhand cast.......I wonder what the benefits/downsides would be for micros on a pitching stick?
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I'll be playing with where to put that first guide for a while I think, but looking at a E21 rod it seems they are around 20" from the reel on a similar rod. I did cut the first guide off a few moments ago and even with one less guide (which now means the first guide is around 26" from the reel) it seems to be doing a little better. |
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I used and exacto knife and cut the thread along the top foot of the guide. That loosens the guide enough that it comes off, then I carefully remove the rest of the epoxy. Not too tough. Then, its a matter of placing and threading the new micros on, which is tough cause they are so small. We have discussed this at length throughout this and the rod build post that is also on or near the top of this particular board. |
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I don't want to like the micro guides because if I do, I will want to replace my existing rods that I like so much.
The only positive that I see, is that with the micros, there are less rod-to-rod tangles. But, I recently got a bunch of Stick Jackets and they do the job just fine. |
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Do all the major component suppliers make micro tip-tops too? I haven't seen to many of them. Any recommendations on which to use?
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I use the Fuji Alconites, part code BMCAT. I know several other companies make them but these are the only ones I have ever used and probably will ever use as I really like Fuji Alconite guides.
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I will check them out.
I am almost ready to pull the trigger on buying the components for my first rod build. I have spent the last 2 months buying the "essentials" and practicing on some of my current rods. Strange enough, none of them had hook keepers on them, but they do now! I am going to make a shaky head rod and I am really excited to get started on it. |
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They look awesome and the concept makes sense to me but like a couple others said i would like to cast one first. Thats a great lookin rod JRob!
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Thanks Cavs! I don't really think it will make a huge difference but like I said, I do feel as though I get a little added distance. I do like how they don't tangle and hang up with other rods so much and the weight decrease is pretty substantial. I think they are cool and I will continue to build with micros until I see a reason not to.
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Im still waiting for Jrob to post the rest of the pics of this rod.
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Haha, which rod would that be? The micro guide rod? I've got pics of all my rods, I just haven't posted them. I'm a little shy about posting pics of my rods I guess, it's a little hard to follow your work. I don't want to get heckled!! "You suck Jrob!!"
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If you decide to use this method read the link I posted and it is really pretty simple once you get started. You do have to already have your reel though. |
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Great article!! I need to order the back issues of RodMaker!
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