Acid Wrap rod

[Chas0218]

I am looking for a trolling rod that utilizes the acid wrap. Is there a manufacturer that builds them? I found the Cabelas Fish Eagle II use this style but I wanted it in 8' 6" and non telescoping. If anyone word know of another manufacturer or better a place I could buy some that would be great.

Thanks,

Chas

[Outcast189]

i don't know of any manufacturer that makes them but i know a few rod builders that make them, but a custom acid wrap rod will cost you 2-3 times as much as a really good trolling rod. Can i ask why you would want one for trolling?

chris

[Chas0218]

I have one already and is one of the nicest rods I have used. Great action and super durable. I got in contact with Walker Downriggers because they offer a rod but is not available to purchase (included with a purchase of a new downrigger.) So I am just trying to find another manufacturer that makes them. They go by many names I have heard spiral wrap as well.

[tintroller]

The guide system was originally known as Roberts wrap.

[Gator]

Tony Childs at Eyefull builds spiral wrap rods, but they're expensive compared to your off-the-shelf stuff. I haven't seen any of the major brands sporting spiral wraps. If you go the custom route, you can get whatever you want made...Batson, Lamiglas, MHX blanks, etc...

I built a couple of spiral wrap rods this year, but didn't notice too much difference in the few times I ran them. Supposedly they have less tendency to twist. I am fast becoming convinced however, that 7' rods are the way to go. So much easier to set and work around.

[Big Dave]

Fish Dr. can do the spiral wrap on his custom rods.

[Miss em]

Most of the stock rods you see achieve the 180 degree spiral wrap in 2 guides. We do ours over 6 guides. I think it does help on the torque, especially for the kids. The video attached shows fighting a couple of fish of my personal favorite rigger rods - 7 foot with spiral wrap. We don't charge any more for a spiral wrap - doesn't really take any longer.

[Nemesis]

I have 2 of the 7 foot Fish Doctor "kids sticks". We used one of them over the weekend and the 2 other guys on the boat commented on how nice it was to fish a shorter rod and they did like the spiral wrap design. Jeff makes a great rod. I own 7 of his custom rods now. Shhhh.....Dont tell the wife!

[Nemesis]

Here is a video of a newbie using a 7 foot Fish Doctor "Kid Stick".

[Mortigan]

I told Jeff earlier this year that I was putting one on my "Someday" list. I've got a pair of the old Fenwick rigger sticks with spiral wraps and I like them.