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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Justin on September 20, 2010, 12:05:46 AM

Title: Crooked rod guide Question?
Post by: Justin on September 20, 2010, 12:05:46 AM

I was recently looking at one of my rods and noticed that the first guide closest to the butt of the rod is somewhat crooked. 

Will this affect the performance of the rod or cause other issues that I should be aware of?

Thanks,

Justin

Title: Re: Crooked rod guide Question?
Post by: Fish Assassin on September 20, 2010, 12:42:59 AM

Don't think it should affect the performance of the rod but may limit your casting distance depending on how crooked. Bring it into a tackle and have them replace the guide. Should cost you a few bucks.

Title: Re: Crooked rod guide Question?
Post by: Justin on September 20, 2010, 12:20:20 PM

Thanks Im gonna give the tackle shop a call today.

Justin

Title: Re: Crooked rod guide Question?
Post by: burnaby on September 20, 2010, 02:14:35 PM

Straighten it out, if it breaks it needs replacing anyway. But yeah, have to see to damage to be sure.

Title: Re: Crooked rod guide Question?
Post by: Justin on September 20, 2010, 05:10:53 PM

The guide was actually wrapped crooked on the blank  :(.  I usually just bend them back like you suggested.

The rod is brand new so I think I'm going to take it back.