Guide Replacement

[PondBoss]

I have this Daiwa rod that is brand new, but BPS got rid of them like 2 weeks after I bought it so I can't take it back.  I really like the action and everything except for the guides.  They are huge!  Is there anyway to change a few of them?  I know it can be done, but is it something that can easily be done?  How?

 

Thanks

[Downeaster2010]

You can do it yourself.  It isn't hard at all.  Generally fresh water rods for bass have only 1 wrap of thread over the

guides.  You will need size A thread.  Go to a tackle shop and take the rod.  Purchase the guides you want for

replacement or purchase a whole new set.  Cabela has some very good finish to put over the thread once you

have the new guides on.  Put masking tape at each end of the guide about 1/8 of an inch past the end of your

thread.  Let the finish harden some, then remove the masking tape prior to it completely setting.  If you don't have

a rod turner, just make sure you rotate the rod every 15 minutes so that the finish doesn't settle all to one side.

After an hour or two your rod will be better than new.  If you need to get your parts from Cabelas, and they will

include a handout on how to complete your job.

[PondBoss]

Thanks for the quick response.  One more question......How do I get the old guides off with out messing up the blank?

[BobP]

I use a single edged razor blade.  Run the blade over the guide foot to cut the threads there, pull out the guide.  You can usually use a thumb nail to peel the finish and threads off around the blank.  Heating it up with a hair dryer helps soften the epoxy.  Then use the razor blade to carefully shave off the remaining thread and epoxy.

[Downeaster2010]

Bob P is correct.  Scrape away all the old epoxy and thread.  Mark where the guide goes with 1/4 inch masking tape.

Place the tape about 1/8 of and inch back from where the wrappings originally stopped.  Don't worry about a finish

getting messed up where the guide was.  Replace with a new guide centered very carefully in line with the older

guides.  Tape them off to the rod.  After putting on your new thread and wrap, check the guide for line up again with

the original guides.  Then put on your finish.  If you have color preserver use it.  I like water based best.  Dry everything

before then the finish.  You can put it on with a small artist brush.  The finish should sink into the threads and setup in

a few hours.  Wait 24 hours before using the rod.

[.RM.]

I have this Daiwa rod that is brand new, but BPS got rid of them like 2 weeks after I bought it so I can't take it back.  I really like the action and everything except for the guides.  They are huge!  Is there anyway to change a few of them?  I know it can be done, but is it something that can easily be done?  How?

 

Thanks

Is this a spinning or baitcast rod??

[PondBoss]

Is this a spinning or baitcast rod??

Baitcasting

[FD.]

This is how I learned to build rods... everything you need and need to know in one site.

 

http://www.mudhole.com/Rod-Building-101

[Munkin]

STATIC GUIDE PLACEMENT  By Tom Kirkman

 

You need to read this article and you will be set. If you cannot find it I can email you a copy I have in word.

 

Allen