Spiral wrapped rod opinions

[nightfighter]

Since I use lefty conventionals, the plan is to spiral to the right so my thumb can guide the line across the spool.

[beamie]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

Since I use lefty conventionals, the plan is to spiral to the right so my thumb can guide the line across the spool.

Fine idea, it is easy, you can turn it either way. i just finished up a 7' Seeker CLB706, 15-25lb it is pissa. Just 2 transition guides. 0, 60, 120, 180 and runners to the tip. When you lay it out hang the max drag weight on it. Boat rod I am assuming 20-40 ...work up to hanging 7.5 pounds from it.

I disagree with what Ron said. I don't see why any blank can't be acid wrapped as long as it is built on the spine properly.

I just started to do a Stand up Calstar Boomer Jr 50-100 blank, and yes this will be acid too!!!

[inTHERAPY]

Originally Posted by beamie

Fine idea, it is easy, you can turn it either way. i just finished up a 7' Seeker CLB706, 15-25lb it is pissa. Just 2 transition guides. 0, 60, 120, 180 and runners to the tip. When you lay it out hang the max drag weight on it. Boat rod I am assuming 20-40 ...work up to hanging 7.5 pounds from it.

I disagree with what Ron said. I don't see why any blank can't be acid wrapped as long as it is built on the spine properly.

I just started to do a Stand up Calstar Boomer Jr 50-100 blank, and yes this will be acid too!!!

i have acid wrapped clb708 and find it to be a great livelining rod. i have the 706 on my mind for a heavy tog rod

[JFigliuolo]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

Since I use lefty conventionals, the plan is to spiral to the right so my thumb can guide the line across the spool.

MIGHT want to rethink that. I also go lefty. I wrap to the left so the line goes away from my right hand if it's on the fore grip pulling.

Others do as you plan, actaully having the line stack to the close side of the real, so they only need to push the line w/their thumb. Both work, just personal preference.