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I assume you meant multiplier.
Quick answer: Yes
I did! Thanks for this. So, the side question is why have a specific fixed spool rod then?
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The point of different types of rod (multi or FS) is that when you cast a FS reel the line comes of the spool in large coil's so the eyes on a FS a larger, fewer and further apart to try and minimise the coil sizes and improve casting distance. (i think:sad
on a multi rod the eyes a smaller, closer together and there are lots more of them as the line doesn't coil and when you reel in the multi rod the eyes will be facing up so more of them are needed to stop the line rubbing and possibly damaging the blank.
If you used a multi rod with FS reel the coils could wrap around the smaller first eye resulting in a crack off, or the coils wouldn't fit properly through the eyes and would significantly reduce casting distance.:nerd:
Harry.:fishing:
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Not found this to be a problem with modern fixed spool reels.
I've used a Zeus z5000 and a 1000XT baitrunner on my multiplier rods an it went a long way.
I was recently talking to Bob the rod at Fosters about ring sizes for different reels and he is convinced that these big rings are not the way to go.
It seems that the line gets round these big 50mm but rings and rips them off.
My Profile caused some comment from carpers when in Fosters being re rung as the butt ring is 30mm.
Bob recommended to one of the carpers that he try it on one of his carp rods to see if it made a difference, he came back said no probs and had the rest done.
A bonus is they are easter to pack with smaller rings.
As an aside I'm going to have the big 50mm rings taken off my two Century carp rods and a smaller se fitted much easier to manage then.
Hope that this is of some help
Cheers Dave
Not found this to be a problem with modern fixed spool reels.
I've used a Zeus z5000 and a 1000XT baitrunner on my multiplier rods an it went a long way.
I was recently talking to Bob the rod at Fosters about ring sizes for different reels and he is convinced that these big rings are not the way to go.
It seems that the line gets round these big 50mm but rings and rips them off.
My Profile caused some comment from carpers when in Fosters being re rung as the butt ring is 30mm.
Bob recommended to one of the carpers that he try it on one of his carp rods to see if it made a difference, he came back said no probs and had the rest done.
A bonus is they are easter to pack with smaller rings.
As an aside I'm going to have the big 50mm rings taken off my two Century carp rods and a smaller se fitted much easier to manage then.
Hope that this is of some help
Cheers Dave
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unless you get a rod rung for both :huh: i think the first eyes are larger than those on a dedicated multiplier rod an theres more rings than a dedicated fixed spool to use a multi any hoo now ive confused mesel :cc_surren
i have/use a penn powerstix as im goin over to multi but cant get the distance i can wi fs yet :fishing: so if i need a bit more or have a birdie with multiplier :sad: i can just chuck the fs on an get fishin again :bb: as this rod is rung for both hope his helps a bit
i have/use a penn powerstix as im goin over to multi but cant get the distance i can wi fs yet :fishing: so if i need a bit more or have a birdie with multiplier :sad: i can just chuck the fs on an get fishin again :bb: as this rod is rung for both hope his helps a bit
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The 'normal' positioning of guides on a fixed spool rod is on the side of the spine, a multiplier rod has the guides on top of the spine(opposite side).
Larger guides are 'normally' used to allow the line of a fixed spool reel to level out and get a straight flight through them. The larger first guide acts to take the line through the other guides, this is due to how the line comes of off a f/s reel.
A multiplier reel allows the line to come of in more of a straight line so smaller guides can be used to direct the line along the blank.
A multiplier rod will have more guides so that when reeling in with the rod bent(compressed) the line should never touch the blank, more guides keep the line of off the rod.
Larger guides are 'normally' used to allow the line of a fixed spool reel to level out and get a straight flight through them. The larger first guide acts to take the line through the other guides, this is due to how the line comes of off a f/s reel.
A multiplier reel allows the line to come of in more of a straight line so smaller guides can be used to direct the line along the blank.
A multiplier rod will have more guides so that when reeling in with the rod bent(compressed) the line should never touch the blank, more guides keep the line of off the rod.
Sorry but i would like this answering please, Do the lesser for want of a better word rods / rod makers take notice of the blanks spine, or is it only custom rod builders and the expensive end rods?
Like lets say shakespere fladen RT and the likes say to £130
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What about the high rider guides that are fitted to most modern fixed spool rod now they seem to be very successfully and have very small diameter and don't ruin the action of the blank.
Most fixed spool reels now have a narrow spool and the big coils of line that came off the wider spools of the past are gone. I have been using the ian golds extractor which is fitted with a high rider stripper guide for about 4 months and it is smooth never had a crack off or leader knot catching the ring. I think this is the way to go with rings for fixed spool yes! there are more of them on the blank but it gives the rod a better action. what do you think.
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