Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: jacklam999 on December 09, 2013, 04:43:31 PM
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Just wonder if a casting rod can put on a centerpin reel and use as a centerpin set up.
Thank you
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It you don't mind the trigger digging into your hand or the different cork setup then go for it.
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It would be very odd and uncomfortable
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Also remember with custom built rods most builders put the guides on the spine of the rod differently.
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Thank you very much for all your comments. Thank you
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You can make just about any tackle set-up adapt to other uses, but there are valid reasons why handles and line guides are set up the way they are. I can cast a fly line 30 or 40 feet with any spinning rod, but it's not my first choice. Likewise, I can cast a lure with a fly rod and spinning reel. But again, that is only if I have no other options.
Spey rods are set up very similar to center-pin rods. The handle is long and the reel is close to the bottom, but with enough room for a hand below the reel. This allows better control of a long rod and better leverage when playing a fish.
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Sure you can do it! If you aren't looking to invest in another rod, you could do one of two things:
On the rare occasion, put up with the inconvenience of a long butt section that could tangle with your vest and clothing while casting and the trigger pointing up (it your casting rod has a trigger...not all do).
Do what another member here did if its a permanent "lifestyle" change ;) - cut off and grind the trigger flat and then shorten the but end of the rod so its not so obtrusive.
BTW I dont think where the spline is really matters so rotating the axis the rod usually operates on by 180 degrees wont change things much.
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BTW I dont think where the spline is really matters so rotating the axis the rod usually operates on by 180 degrees wont change things much.
Totally agree with that Gooey. With todays blanks, splining is much over rated in rod building, imo.
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Totally agree with that Gooey. With todays blanks, splining is much over rated in rod building, imo.
It seems some sources say put the guides on the spine, some say put it 180 degrees to the spine.
I have even heard that one of the big names (Sage maybe? I dont remember, someone on here said it...) says to put the guides on at 90 degrees to the spine.
So it seems there is no correct answer, just a bunch of answers...
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Just wonder if a casting rod can put on a centerpin reel and use as a centerpin set up.
Thank you
Been there. Done that. I didn't want to commit 100% to buying a centerpin specific rod when first started this sport and used a Loomis STR1086S. Caught small Springs and 20+ Chums with it.
Would it work? Yes.
Was it optimal? Nope.
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where you place the guides in regards to the spine of a rod blank will help determine the "action" of the rod. Will you risk snapping a trigger rod using it upside down, not likely. If it breaks you were probably going to break it anyways.
I have heard all the same things about putting the guides along the spine, opposite the spine and 90 degrees to it. What is correct ? ! apparently it doesn't seem to really matter which is why I think it will more determine if the rod is fuller flexing, slow/medium/fast action.......etc.
What else you could try is adding those little metal real seats that are pinned into the cork but put it lower on the grip from where your baitcaster is seated. This should keep your hands away from the trigger for comfort and also give you the proper feel of using a cp rod