acid wrap

dholla4 · 04-19-2007, 03:20 PM

Anyone ever use an acid wrapped standup rod. Or know someone who has. Is there really an advantage to useing it or is it a wasteof time.

Bay Fishin · 04-19-2007, 04:08 PM

I found a link that may help you. Its a video.

http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/...vid-18576.html

paul708 · 04-19-2007, 05:47 PM

not a waste, works great

PortlyRedhead · 04-28-2007, 11:05 PM

I just comissioned an acid wrapped jig stick for the control that the design offers. Rather than fighting to balance the line across the top of the rod, the acid wrap combines the power of a conventional reel with the ease of a spinning rod.

I first used a set of acid-wrapped 30# stand-up sticks for dusky sharks and school tunas and found that charter parties, once they got past the odd look, found them easier to use and enjoyed their experience more.

That same captain now has custom acid rods for flounder and seabass and thinks highly of all applications

Tuna Taxi · 05-03-2007, 05:58 PM

Rick on Second to None has a pair and I used one during the Father/Son. It makes a big difference with rod control, and really helps with stability. They look a bit goofy, so not the dockside eye-candy we're used to, but they definitely do the job. I'm thinking about having a few dinks made up that way.

paul708 · 05-03-2007, 08:36 PM

they will be perfect for that. you will really like

trout0 · 05-03-2007, 09:08 PM

i have used it and it is prettyy good

armbreakerrods · 10-17-2008, 08:08 PM

They dont store good,,dont feel right and dont look right either.
The guides always seem to be the first to get hit by something and broke off.
Your rod will only "twist" if......
You purchased a mass production (thats a guarantee)
The rod was not spined correctly or at all

Your guides are to big,,keeping your line to high off the rod itself.Keep that low center of gravity!

Those spiral rods are not time proven and are troublesome,,,alot of visits to the repair shop,but if you dont mind that,then they must be great!

http://armbreakercustomrods.com/

MrPat · 11-02-2008, 08:32 AM

I make rods for my own use. I bottom fish, so i spend hours as a rod holder and minutes as a winch. The feel and balance of my bottom rods are important to me. I decided to try out an acid or Roberts wrap rod last year. I made two of them using Calstar blanks. They have become my favorite rods. My guests can use my conventional rods, but don't touch my Roberts wrap rods.

They feel great while I bounce my sinker and the fight is a delight. Make one for yourself and see.

flatliner · 11-02-2008, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by armbreakerrods

They dont store good,,dont feel right and dont look right either.
The guides always seem to be the first to get hit by something and broke off.
Your rod will only "twist" if......
You purchased a mass production (thats a guarantee)
The rod was not spined correctly or at all

Your guides are to big,,keeping your line to high off the rod itself.Keep that low center of gravity!

Those spiral rods are not time proven and are troublesome,,,alot of visits to the repair shop,but if you dont mind that,then they must be great!

I build about 60 to 90 spiral wrapped rods a year and I have never had a customer bring one back and say "They dont store good,,dont feel right and dont look right either.
The guides always seem to be the first to get hit by something and broke off."
Not time tested? They have been around for over 30 years. Low center of gravity or not, the rod will still perform differently with guides in a conventional versus spiral wrap fashion. We all have had customers that were hesitant to fish with the rod for fear of what their friends would say. I can't tell you how many have come back after a trip and ordered 2,3,4,or 5 more wrapped in the same manner to complete a set.
JMHO,
Kevin

04-19-2007, 03:20 PM	#1
dholla4 #1 Lurker Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1 Credits: 1,188.7	acid wrap Anyone ever use an acid wrapped standup rod. Or know someone who has. Is there really an advantage to useing it or is it a wasteof time.

05-03-2007, 05:58 PM	#5
Tuna Taxi Crab mustard is good Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 895 Credits: 1,309.8	Rick on Second to None has a pair and I used one during the Father/Son. It makes a big difference with rod control, and really helps with stability. They look a bit goofy, so not the dockside eye-candy we're used to, but they definitely do the job. I'm thinking about having a few dinks made up that way. __________________ Bill Tuna Taxi Virginia Beach

10-17-2008, 08:08 PM	#8
armbreakerrods I caught a fish once :) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seminole Fl Posts: 50 Credits: 1,305.5 Boat: 28 Hydra Sport Home Port: Johns Pass Best Catch: 264 lb Yellowfin 190# Halibut Occupation: Custom Fishing Rod Builder	Dont like them They dont store good,,dont feel right and dont look right either. The guides always seem to be the first to get hit by something and broke off. Your rod will only "twist" if...... You purchased a mass production (thats a guarantee) The rod was not spined correctly or at all Your guides are to big,,keeping your line to high off the rod itself.Keep that low center of gravity! Those spiral rods are not time proven and are troublesome,,,alot of visits to the repair shop,but if you dont mind that,then they must be great! http://armbreakercustomrods.com/ __________________

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04-19-2007, 04:08 PM	#2
Bay Fishin Crab mustard is good Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Annapolis,Md Posts: 746 Credits: 1,396.1 Occupation: Tackle Ho, Boat Detailing	I found a link that may help you. Its a video. http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/...vid-18576.html

04-28-2007, 11:05 PM	#4
PortlyRedhead I caught a fish once :) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 54 Credits: 1,256.1 Occupation: Rainmaker	I just comissioned an acid wrapped jig stick for the control that the design offers. Rather than fighting to balance the line across the top of the rod, the acid wrap combines the power of a conventional reel with the ease of a spinning rod. I first used a set of acid-wrapped 30# stand-up sticks for dusky sharks and school tunas and found that charter parties, once they got past the odd look, found them easier to use and enjoyed their experience more. That same captain now has custom acid rods for flounder and seabass and thinks highly of all applications

05-03-2007, 09:08 PM	#7
trout0 Pit Monkey First Class Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 23 Credits: 1,189.2	i have used it and it is prettyy good

11-02-2008, 08:32 AM	#9
MrPat I Need More Posts Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sanford FL Posts: 9 Credits: 1,187.9 Boat: Pursuit 3070 CC Home Port: Ponce Inlet FL Best Catch: They are all good Occupation: Insurance Sales	I make rods for my own use. I bottom fish, so i spend hours as a rod holder and minutes as a winch. The feel and balance of my bottom rods are important to me. I decided to try out an acid or Roberts wrap rod last year. I made two of them using Calstar blanks. They have become my favorite rods. My guests can use my conventional rods, but don't touch my Roberts wrap rods. They feel great while I bounce my sinker and the fight is a delight. Make one for yourself and see.