Lami GSB 132 2M

[Pierless]

Thanks for your insights. It appears the tip section would have to be redone for the rod to be generally acceptable. I think I could use it, as is, with 4 guides by limiting the lure wt. and line test to protect from overstressing it. I'd be taking the risk of blank failure myself.

A conservative modification would be to add a regular height SVSG 12 or 16 and to move 3 of the 4 guides I already have and come up with something along the lines of this factory set-up for a GSB 132 2L:

(from: Lamiglas Guide Spacing Chart Revised 4/22/10)

GSB 132 2L
Distance from tip 7 1/2, 18 1/4, 30, 45, 64
Guide Sizes 12, 16, 25, 40, 50

To save labor I'd leave the butt guide where it is.

The more extensive, (and expensive) option would be to strip the tip section and install a modern NGC or other contemporary layout.

The difficult part in redoing the rod will be restoring the finish at the existing guide locations. I've done it before, and it's a job. If I attempt the project, I'll try to post a report after changing the rod.

Thanks again for sharing your valuable insights. It's a pleasure to have found and joined this forum.