I am Stupid

lite-liner

because I don't know what an "acid wrap" is.
Can someone post up a couple examples?
sounds cool, does it serve any further purpose
like strength or durability, or is it just "bling"?
thanks
Brian

bighead · 06-26-2007, 05:36 PM

I think it's the spiral wrap like Billystix is always advertising. I've heard it keed the rod from trying to roll over while fighting a big fish but have never fished one myself. I sure someone will give a better explanation.

SkeeterRonnie · 06-26-2007, 05:54 PM

lol... i thought it was the way the hypalon grips were wrapped with the weird mylar-looking, 1/16 inch wide, strapping.

SkeeterRonnie · 06-26-2007, 05:55 PM

thank goodness for google.... LOL!! What's an Acid Rod?

lite-liner · 06-26-2007, 07:20 PM

That 'splains it. Knew it had to be some kind of
Drug-induced analogy.
I think I would be very hard to adjust to a rod
like that. maybe not. just not now.
still curious about other's opinions, anybody have/use one of these?
-B

ksong · 06-26-2007, 07:43 PM

Half of my tuna jiigging rods are acid wrapped rods.

Capt. Neil, notable rod builder in our area, described well about acid wrapped rod advantages as follows:

I build Spiral rods for myself and others that request them. Most folks will say they understand the advantages but would not be caught fishing with one. However, I have had some of these same anglers order a rod to be built for an older family member and they order the Spiral wrapped version. Why? Because the older folks may have hand/wrist injuries or illness. The spiral rod does not have twist/torque applied to the users hand/wrist. That is why after a long day of catching some will say their hand/wrist hurts when using a conventional wrapped rod.

When line passes over the center line of a blank and the blank tip is pulled down, Torque/ twisting is generated. When the line is under the center line of the blank there is not torque/ twist generated.

By building a spiral wrapped rod the absense of torque/twist is good for your hands and also for all the components of the rod. Next time you fight a fish while holding the rod or the rod is in a belt watch the tip of the rod and you will see it twist. That can't be good for the blank, guides, tip top and even reel seat. In all fairness we do not see conventional rods and components breaking every day but it is possible.

Deep_Sea_Gull · 06-26-2007, 07:45 PM

I would suggest that you tape the guides onto a blank that has had the spline found and the reel seat installed then just go and cast it. Maybe even fish it... Just see how it feels to ya.
Some folks swear by them and others swear at them. You must make this choice for yourself.

You ain't stupid. You just need some info for a cure. Ron White states that there ain't no cure fer stupid. I reckon that he's mighty right.

DeepBlueGulf · 06-26-2007, 08:01 PM

I think McGolfer has a few of the Acid wraps. Next time he comes down to Bass Pro Shops, see if he'll bring one for you to look at.

DBG

Snagged · 06-26-2007, 08:29 PM

Brian,
I've got one for pier fishing and it is easier to fight a fish with.

BTW: I agree, you are!

mcgolfer · 06-26-2007, 08:39 PM

the only problem with acid or spiral wrapped rods is all the deckhands want to try and straighten out your guides. i have many and if i have a rod built i usually request the acid wrap. i even have a couple of acid wrapped roller rods. they work better off a private boat with standard gunnels rather than a party boat with high rails as the hig rails can damage the guides if the rod gets slammed to the rail. they do minimize the rod twisting under a load....rick

06-26-2007, 05:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,206	lol... i thought it was the way the hypalon grips were wrapped with the weird mylar-looking, 1/16 inch wide, strapping. __________________ www.navionics.com (prostaff)

06-26-2007, 05:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,206	thank goodness for google.... LOL!! What's an Acid Rod? __________________ www.navionics.com (prostaff)

06-26-2007, 08:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
Snagged Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,005	Brian, I've got one for pier fishing and it is easier to fight a fish with. BTW: I agree, you are! __________________ Jerry Uh oh, Snagged again!

06-26-2007, 08:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
mcgolfer Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: antlers oklahoma Posts: 387	the only problem with acid or spiral wrapped rods is all the deckhands want to try and straighten out your guides. i have many and if i have a rod built i usually request the acid wrap. i even have a couple of acid wrapped roller rods. they work better off a private boat with standard gunnels rather than a party boat with high rails as the hig rails can damage the guides if the rod gets slammed to the rail. they do minimize the rod twisting under a load....rick __________________ there is no limit on tackle

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06-26-2007, 05:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
bighead Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 223	I think it's the spiral wrap like Billystix is always advertising. I've heard it keed the rod from trying to roll over while fighting a big fish but have never fished one myself. I sure someone will give a better explanation.

06-26-2007, 07:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
lite-liner Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: little elm, tx., USA Posts: 465	That 'splains it. Knew it had to be some kind of Drug-induced analogy. I think I would be very hard to adjust to a rod like that. maybe not. just not now. still curious about other's opinions, anybody have/use one of these? -B

06-26-2007, 07:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
ksong Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,131	Half of my tuna jiigging rods are acid wrapped rods. Capt. Neil, notable rod builder in our area, described well about acid wrapped rod advantages as follows: I build Spiral rods for myself and others that request them. Most folks will say they understand the advantages but would not be caught fishing with one. However, I have had some of these same anglers order a rod to be built for an older family member and they order the Spiral wrapped version. Why? Because the older folks may have hand/wrist injuries or illness. The spiral rod does not have twist/torque applied to the users hand/wrist. That is why after a long day of catching some will say their hand/wrist hurts when using a conventional wrapped rod. When line passes over the center line of a blank and the blank tip is pulled down, Torque/ twisting is generated. When the line is under the center line of the blank there is not torque/ twist generated. By building a spiral wrapped rod the absense of torque/twist is good for your hands and also for all the components of the rod. Next time you fight a fish while holding the rod or the rod is in a belt watch the tip of the rod and you will see it twist. That can't be good for the blank, guides, tip top and even reel seat. In all fairness we do not see conventional rods and components breaking every day but it is possible.

06-26-2007, 07:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Deep_Sea_Gull Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: GA Posts: 587	I would suggest that you tape the guides onto a blank that has had the spline found and the reel seat installed then just go and cast it. Maybe even fish it... Just see how it feels to ya. Some folks swear by them and others swear at them. You must make this choice for yourself. You ain't stupid. You just need some info for a cure. Ron White states that there ain't no cure fer stupid. I reckon that he's mighty right.

06-26-2007, 08:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
DeepBlueGulf Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 592	I think McGolfer has a few of the Acid wraps. Next time he comes down to Bass Pro Shops, see if he'll bring one for you to look at. DBG

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