My first spiral wrap rod....

[STx Fisherman]

I finally finished wrapping my first spiral wrap rod tonight....err....early this Friday morning. I know that if you want to make your rod look fancy....you have to take your time. I figured....screw the artwork....I need to finish this rod to try it out whenever we get our next window to fish! Anyway.....here are some pics.

Rod building is fun...but can be a PITA....and a few explitives seem to come out.
I hope to epoxy the guides tomorrow....

[STx Fisherman]

Thanks for the info....

No...the main bend in the rod is up high....it is an 80 lb. rod.
I haven't had a chance to put a load on the rod yet. The second coat of epoxy is on the rod and it's going to turn all night long. I understand that you're supposed to leave the rod alone for about a week as it dries and cures.
I will try to put a load on it next weekend and see how the guide placement worked out.