On Sun, 29 Aug 2004 19:56:36 +0100, "Alex"
wrote:


"david" wrote in message
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My son (8) has shown an interest in fishing, so I ought him a rod / reel
I have noticed in the sea magazines that sea
fishermen seem to have ll the rod hoops on top of the rod, contray to
corase
fishermen.
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I assume you are talking about rings or guides. A lot of Sea Anglers use
multipliers instead of fixed spool reels.
These reels are used on top of the rod, hence the rod bends with the guides
on top.
There are more guides on these rods (rung for a multiplier) in order to keep
the line away from the rod when used in this manner.
Use your fixed spool rod upside down and you will see what I mean.
I dont really know why we use them this way, tradition or what. I think it
stems from their use on boats where the rod on top is less liable to catch
on the side of the boat.



in addition it allows the user to control the spool on multiplier
reels with their thumb. For long distance casting the line laying arm
is generally removed to allow rapid spool emptying. The spool can be
braked with the thumb if necessary.
Impossible with the reel hanging down from the rod.

Norman