TTCal wrote:It's well documented that with guide placement on top of the rod as with conventional casting rods, there's a natural tendency for your rod to want to turn over so that the guides are on the bottom when under load. This twisting torque can shorten the life expectancy of your blank. Spiral wrapped guides neutralize this effect by bringing the guides back down to the bottom of the blank and letting you use all your, and the rod's energy in fighting the fish.
This is more apparent with large game fish and was reportedly first used in saltwater fishing for these bigger, harder pulling fish.
Another benefit to the spiral wrapped guides is the elimination of the line rubbing against your blank while you're battling a fish. The friction caused by this phenomenon can also shorten the life of your blank.
With these benefits, why don't we see more spiral wrapped guides in production rods? Because it's different, looks funny, and, as a result, the rods don't sell as well.
I personally like the spiral wrap concept. I fish with BillyStix Custom fishing rods and Kistler. The BillyStix custom fishing rod can be custom built for you with the conventional guide placement or with the spiral wrap guide placement. I also like how light, sensitive, and how WELL BALANCED the BillyStix rods and Kistler rods are. Hope this helps any one that has interest.
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