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thill · 09-29-2002, 02:43 AM

Dondkim,

Most commercial rods are not spined, so you you won't go too wrong. But the rod may not be what you want.

Yes, you can remove the lower guides and replace them with smaller, casting guides. But you won't have a trigger. You can fashion one if you really want to, but is it worth the time?

MY RECOMMENDATION is that you go to Mudhole.com and buy one of their $9.99 sanded blanks. They are surprisingly good quality, and are cheap enough to practice on.

That way, you can learn how to build from scratch, and that will make converting that spinner much easier.

Good luck.

TH

09-29-2002, 02:43 AM	#3
thill Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Virginia / Maryland Posts: 64	You can, but... Dondkim, Most commercial rods are not spined, so you you won't go too wrong. But the rod may not be what you want. Yes, you can remove the lower guides and replace them with smaller, casting guides. But you won't have a trigger. You can fashion one if you really want to, but is it worth the time? MY RECOMMENDATION is that you go to Mudhole.com and buy one of their $9.99 sanded blanks. They are surprisingly good quality, and are cheap enough to practice on. That way, you can learn how to build from scratch, and that will make converting that spinner much easier. Good luck. TH