Spiral wrapped rod opinions

[Saltheart]

Yes that is a good way to go for what you are considering. You need to be careful of the first 3 or 4 guides (depending on the spiral degrees you choose). In addintion to the ones that bring the line around to the bottom , you need to consider where you will put the first guide from the reel. Many start the spiral with guide 1. I think that is a mistake. If anything you want guide pone to be turned just a little opposite of the direction the rest of them spiral. If you are not careful with guide 1 you will end up with an uneven build up of line on your reel. Depending on the rod , I think angles like -20 to -30 , 45 , 90 , 135 then 180 work well. Also some go ) , 60 , 120 , 180. This is tricky as TT has pointed out. Try a few layouts before you wrap them on permanently.