gordonjudd wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 1:09 am
How did you put the rod under a load? Was the end of the line tied to an immovable point or was it loaded with a freely hanging mass?
Hi Gordon
I tied it to an immovable object then lifted it the same amount with each line threading option. All I was trying to determine initially was how much less line was contained between the tip and collector guide.
Perhaps this is what Merlin meant by "blank compression"? If so, then it would be present with any guide system (other than an inside the blank option), just more pronounced with fewer guides.
I also suspect that Scott Rods was not as much concerned about collector distance from the butt or reel (as is a major issue with spinning rods) but rather because moving the collector closer to the reel gives them room for additional guides above. When I had the rod under load it was interesting at how little effect 'corner-cutting' had on the top section of the blank. Not a surprise in retrospect since this is pulled straight under serious loads. Most of the compression occurs in the lower 2/3 of the blank when under a large load and it would not surprise me if Scott was taking this into account.
I owned a Scott Sector 8wt (alas it went swimming never to be seen again) and the collector guide on this rod is indeed placed several inches closer to the butt than the other companies rods I own. Too close and it does interfere with the backcast pickup, however.
A year ago I experimented a little with a "hauling guide".........a tall framed spinning guide whipped on just above the handle. Did it more to improve my hauling but gave up on that approach quickly.
Thanks
George