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Fishing Rods => Fishing Rods => Topic started by: The Fishing Hobby on December 11, 2019, 04:18:05 PM

Title: DIY guide alignment tool
Post by: The Fishing Hobby on December 11, 2019, 04:18:05 PM
Easy to make and handy to have!
https://youtu.be/EdvGwob0LKc
Title: Re: DIY guide alignment tool
Post by: Bryan Young on December 11, 2019, 09:32:28 PM
That is great.  I do something similar except I use the actual reel that I will be using for the rod, and center the line.  I use this technique to also select guide heights so that the line is centered in the guide to allow the greatest casting distance.
Title: Re: DIY guide alignment tool
Post by: The Fishing Hobby on December 11, 2019, 09:36:03 PM
I do the same myself 👍
I assume you are talking about something more along these lines: https://youtu.be/pdt5Ft9mM9Y
Title: Re: DIY guide alignment tool
Post by: Bryan Young on December 11, 2019, 09:45:05 PM
That is correct.