[SHIMANO BOAT ROD RINGS]

Hi muddler6, I would replace all the guides with Fuji's. I know they are expensive and this is why they are not fitted to most rods. Quality comes at a price. Veal's Spring catalogue has pics. of Fuji boat rod guides, spinning and beachcaster guides. Forget the roller tip guide and fit a matching tip guide,it will look better anyhow.

Most roller guides are unsuitable for braid as it gets caught between the roller and the guide frame. Agree with Ken L, use a lighter to soften the tip guide adhesive and good luck with removing the epoxy which can be very time consuming.

 

thanks i have orderd some new rings from Veals it came to about £30 .

[SHIMANO BOAT ROD RINGS]

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QUOTE(Norm B @ Jul 27 2007, 05:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

If the rod has been built properly the tip rig will be stuck on with hot melt glue instead of epoxy. which will make it easier to remove.

 

Thanks for all the tips guys, i have removed the tip ring with the lighter technique (no problem),the other rings i have been removing one at a time (i expect it will take me a few days) with a swiss file.

 

muddler6

[SHIMANO BOAT ROD RINGS]

Has any body out there had problems with the rings on there SHIMANO BEASTMASTER S.T.C BOAT ROD as i have only had mine out three times and there is a lot of corrosion on the chrome (before any body asks i always give my gear a good fresh water wash before i stow them) but worst of all the ceramic type material on a number of rigs as chipped the tip ring is the worst for this.So i will replace them i would grateful for any suggestions on the best rings to use.

 

Thanks Tony I will not risk useing the rod again untill have replaced the rings, I was thinking of puting a roller tip ring on will this be ok for braid ? allso will i be able to remove the old one with an hot air gun ?

muddler6

[SHIMANO BOAT ROD RINGS]

Has any body out there had problems with the rings on there SHIMANO BEASTMASTER S.T.C BOAT ROD as i have only had mine out three times and there is a lot of corrosion on the chrome (before any body asks i always give my gear a good fresh water wash before i stow them) but worst of all the ceramic type material on a number of rigs as chipped the tip ring is the worst for this.So i will replace them i would grateful for any suggestions on the best rings to use.

[What reels do you all use?]

Penn for the big stuff and Abu for the smaller stuff

[HOKKAI]

Hi all am new to the forum. does any body know if you can buy HOKKAIS that are not made up on rigs ?

[Best fly line between £30 and £50]

I use Snowbee. Rich