bumper guides

[fatboy]

hey Everyone,
looking at getting into a bit of rod building. can anyone help me out with the term bumper guide? what exactly is a bumper guide?
I know the stripper guide is the first guide along the blank but have no clue what a bumper is.

cheers

[Shortlite]

Originally Posted by fatboy

hey Everyone,
looking at getting into a bit of rod building. can anyone help me out with the term bumper guide? what exactly is a bumper guide?
I know the stripper guide is the first guide along the blank but have no clue what a bumper is.

cheers

Hi Fatboy,
The bumper guide is a transition guide used in building the simple spiral wrap, on a baitcasting rod. The butt guide is placed as normal, and the rest of the guides first located normally, on top, then flipped over. The bumper goes between the butt guide and the next guide, about halfway between them. It is an extra guide that cuts the spacing between those 2 in half, not spaced as normal. It is also smaller than the butt guide.

For starters, I would concentrate on learning the basics of rodbuilding: handle assembly, details of gluing up assemblies, wrapping guides, and doing simple builds. Learn which adhesives are suitable for what purposes, and things like using CP (colour preserver/sealer), and how to apply resin finish. Take the time to grab hold of old cheapies, or garage sale rods, and rip them apart to see how they are put together. See if you can purchase some rod building books: Tom Kirkman's guide to rod building is a great starter. Mudhole also have some good guide material as part of their downloadable online catalogue. Browse the net, ask questions. Check out rodbuilding.org!!!

[Kevin Crawley]

Hi Fatboy, go to www.mudhole.com. They deal in rod building gear and will have books to get you started,but I should warn you once you start you will always be looking at the next rod you think you need i have 24 from baitcastars to beachrods,but it is very rewarding to catch fish on a rod you designed and built hope you enjoy