I really thought you were kidding rolleyes Wrapping guides all around the rod like that would not only look like hell, it probably would play hell with the spine. When I first tried rod building and didn't know about taping the guide on first my rods came out somewhat that way, but not on purpose eek Just put enough guides on, and if you are worried about a couple extra grams, use one footed guides moose
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The fishing was GREAT! The catching could have used some improvement however........