Tom....
I already figured you meant that.
Unfortunately, APPEARANCE of the rod means more to tackle sales than function when it comes to dealing with the vast majority of fishermen.
Gordy
From: "Tom White" <tomw1483@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "'Gordon Hill'" <hillshead@xxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: Splines
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 14:41:15 -0400
Gordie;
OOPS, I forgot to add, make several casts THEN turn the tip 180 deg and make several more. I can?t hardy tell the difference.
Most factories just line them up so the weight of the guides take the sag? out.
If the blank has too much spline ? bend ? they second it out.
Tom
Incidentally, A blank has to be much straighter than those sold as a rod. As you know you can build around a slight bow in a butt or tip.
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Subject: RE: Splines
Tom....
I've never tried that........
Gordy
From: "Tom White" <tomw1483@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "'Gordon Hill'" <hillshead@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Splines
Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2005 21:53:30 -0400Gordie;
Gary Loomis and I tried the ?blind Test?.
Take a 2 pc. rod that is splined correctly, make several casts, then close your eyes and make the same amount of casts.
Most people can?t tell the difference.
Then; Mix it up with your eyes closed.
Tom
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