Is there a difference in the way you wrap a micro vs. a normal guide?
Is there a difference in the way you wrap a micro vs. a normal guide?
If that's all, I think I already have that mastered.
I'm copying this from rodbuilding.org but give it a try. This is how I do all my guides now.
instead of fussing with tape, glue, zip ties, whatever - simply start with 6-8 thread wraps then place the tip of the guide foot under the last loop of thread (like you would wrap in a trim band or pull-through loop). The guide foot should be on top of about 2-4 wraps and underneath one wrap. The guides are so light/small the single wrap will hold it in place. Wrap about 6 or 7 more times toward the ring (the tip of the foot will still be sticking out), then gently pull the guide toward the rod tip. the foot will slip past the wraps it was on top off and you will never know you didn't ramp up the guide like you normally do. Continue wraping and finish with a locking wrap as usual and you're done."
I don't do any prep work on any of my guides at all using this method, but it really shines with micro's.
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by dpage70 »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">I'm copying this from rodbuilding.org but give it a try. This is how I do all my guides now.
instead of fussing with tape, glue, zip ties, whatever - simply start with 6-8 thread wraps then place the tip of the guide foot under the last loop of thread (like you would wrap in a trim band or pull-through loop). The guide foot should be on top of about 2-4 wraps and underneath one wrap. The guides are so light/small the single wrap will hold it in place. Wrap about 6 or 7 more times toward the ring (the tip of the foot will still be sticking out), then gently pull the guide toward the rod tip. the foot will slip past the wraps it was on top off and you will never know you didn't ramp up the guide like you normally do. Continue wraping and finish with a locking wrap as usual and you're done."
I don't do any prep work on any of my guides at all using this method, but it really shines with micro's.
lol - this gets around.
i originally posted it here and someone cross posted/ pasted it on RB.org and now its back!
works great btw!
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by thedude »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">
lol - this gets around.
i originally posted it here and someone cross posted/ pasted it on RB.org and now its back!
works great btw!
Yeah Bobby Feazel posted it over there a while ago. The post was longer than that and i cut a lot out but he gave you credit. I didn't realize that you were over here too.
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