I recently ordered a custom built drop-shot rod with micro recoil guides. I have never owned a rod with recoil guides but they seem to be very loud when I cast the rod almost like the line is catching on something. I noticed that 5 of the small eyes all have epoxy in the split part of the eyes which I am assuming is not correct. Just curious what experiences other people have had with the micro recoil guides. Oh yeah my line was also frayed and it doesn't appear there is anything wrong with the reel (stradic CI42500).