Rod guides off center

[Striper9]

I just realized on my Dobyns fury spinning rod the off the guides are just slightly off center. Will this affect performance at all? 

[ConnorC]

It shouldn’t affect performance at all, If it really bothers you Dobyns may cover it but I have no experience with their warranty 

[Fishingmickey]

Is the reel seat mis-aligned?

FM

[Fishing_Rod]

Greetings All,

Just sharing $0.02 of personal experience and observations. I purchased two same model, lower cost rods from a big box retailer. Knowing that these are mass produced I expected some product variances. One of the reel seats is offset, slightly off the centerline of the line guides. It is visibly confirmed but not by an appreciable amount. So I decided to continue with the purchase as the price was right.

 

I've used both rods with various reel and line configurations and I can not identify any performance issues. When casting and retrieving there is no detectable difference in performance between the two rods. Distance and accuracy are similar between the two. I've got both configured with the same type reels and same line. I simply have different soft plastics rigged on each and I frequently change bait configurations on them.

 

In my case the variation is minor and over time I've confirmed it is no factor for me. The only difference is the visual aspect of the slight offset. Extensive experience using both has not shown any real performance difference with putting baits where I want them.

 

It was also not worth the effort to return, and or exchange the rod. I'm happy to simply use and enjoy the casting and catching using it. Yeah, I much rather be out at the lake than in the customer service line.

While your mileage may vary, and based on the information you provided I believe you can be good either living with the product variance or seeking a warranty resolution with the reputable MFR you mentioned. Since you invested in a quality product I suspect the MFR is interested in supporting your satisfaction if you are willing to contribute some time and effort for processing that warranty claim.

 

Either way the folks here on BassResource are looking forward to hearing of your catching success using either the rod you have or a warranty adjusted unit. Be well, and Cheers!

[Striper9]

3 hours ago, Fishingmickey said:

Is the reel seat mis-aligned?

FM

It’s the first two guides from the reel that are tilted slightly to the right. The other guides seem to line up fine 

[Alex from GA]

With your thumb try and line up the guides, the frame just might be bent.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Mechanically it won’t hurt a thing. 

[papajoe222]

I have two rods that are acid (spiral) wrapped. The only guide that is on the top side of the rod is the first one. The next two spiral around the blank until the remaining guides are underneath like a spinning rod.  There is little difference in casting performance and IMO, the overall sensitivity is enhanced.

I highly doubt a couple of guides slightly off center would make a difference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[DaveT63]

18 hours ago, papajoe222 said:

I have two rods that are acid (spiral) wrapped. The only guide that is on the top side of the rod is the first one. The next two spiral around the blank until the remaining guides are underneath like a spinning rod.  There is little difference in casting performance and IMO, the overall sensitivity is enhanced.

I highly doubt a couple of guides slightly off center would make a difference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is pretty much exactly what I was going to say.

[MAN]

Nope you are good. 

[NorthernBasser]

It should still function properly. But it would get the best of my OCD, for sure. 

[MN Fisher]

Just now, NorthernBasser said:

But it would get the best of my OCD, for sure. 

I think you mean CDO

 

(gotta be in alphabetical order for MY 'CDO')