Rod conversion!!

Wed Nov 04, 2015 5:36 pm

Looking for a bit of advice. I got an 2nd hand century Kompressor of a buddy on the cheap and I'm looking to change the rings for a fixed spool reel. I'm looking to order some fuji k guides but am not sure of the sizes and amount I will need.
I have read some advice from some sites but seem to be getting alot of conflicting opions.
Does anybody have experience of this type of conversion.
Also was looking to get a tip eye with night light seat that I saw on uk-hooks. What size tip ring is best??
Any advice would be welcome. Have 10 days left on a prision ship in the north sea before I'm home so looking to order before I get back!!
Cheers

Re: Rod conversion!!

Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:10 pm

Normally 8 guides you will need for fixed spool if was me id use something like kguides as they stick out from the blank a bit more than your average guides better for fixed spool

Re: Rod conversion!!

Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:11 pm

If looking to get the rod built to your spec pm shane h on here his work is top notch

Re: Rod conversion!!

Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:31 pm

Looking to do it myself. Will be home for 7 weeks so need something to keep me busy.
Any idea what sizes I should be using?

Re: Rod conversion!!

Wed Nov 04, 2015 7:58 pm

Is there anywhere round Cork that sells them ,would prefer to give my money to someone local than buying off the web??

Re: Rod conversion!!

Wed Nov 04, 2015 9:40 pm

The guide sizes you will need are 40 30 25 20 16 12 12 and a 12 tip with 4 mm bore you will have to get your guides on line from a proper rod building supplyer.