Alan Tyler
Well-known member
On Steph's "is it worth refurbishing?" thread, I pointed out that a refurb is a great opportunity to personalise your tackle.
With rods in mind, I listed:
- changing the ring positions/numbers
- putting whippings - or paint/ink marks - at one-inch intervals along the butt section, so you can check your depth quickly (e.g. "second ring up the tip section, down to the butt ring, plus seven inches")
- keeper rings
- second butt-rings for centre-pin work
- matt varnish (or not, according to taste)
- stains/paint
- your name in Indian ink
-and anything else which makes it more useful, more beautiful, and more personal.
I'm sure there are more, so may I ask what are your favourite "tweaks" - not just to rods, but to any items of tackle?
With rods in mind, I listed:
- changing the ring positions/numbers
- putting whippings - or paint/ink marks - at one-inch intervals along the butt section, so you can check your depth quickly (e.g. "second ring up the tip section, down to the butt ring, plus seven inches")
- keeper rings
- second butt-rings for centre-pin work
- matt varnish (or not, according to taste)
- stains/paint
- your name in Indian ink
-and anything else which makes it more useful, more beautiful, and more personal.
I'm sure there are more, so may I ask what are your favourite "tweaks" - not just to rods, but to any items of tackle?