They look unusual, but they sure perform!
VERY happy, wish I'd done it long ago. I have to agree with the buzz about them. Using the lightweight, single-foot guides up at the tip really makes the tip noticably lighter, and more responsive. Because the line is pulling down on the guides, they don't collapse like cheap single-foot guides on regular conventionals.
I've also converted a factory rod to spiral wrapping, and it is surprising how much better it feels!
http://www.purespeed.com/personal/tonyhill/twist1.jpg
I go with the Straight-Line method. First guide approx 45 degrees, then 90, 135 and 180. From there, transition down to the #8 single foot guides, and the #8 Alconite tip.
Casting distance is not affected, but the weight reduction in the tip, line control, fighting leverage and stability gains have me thinking I'm going to convert all of my favorite rods to spiral wrapping eventually.
Anyone else a fan of spiral wrapping?
TH
Spiral Wrapped conventional rods
Threaded Mode