In another post here, y’all talk of guide size and placement. Last trip out I had a revelation of sorts about this subject and came up with a few questions that I couldn’t figure out on my own. I have two favorite rods, both with a President 6920 and 2lb Nanofil line and a short 4lb mono leader.
Rod one is a Wally Marshall signature series black tuxedo , a 6’ one piece rod with 8 guides, the stripper is about nickel size. Like the action albeit a little stiffer than what I was looking for when I bought it.
Rod two is a Berkeley lightning rod in 5’6” and it’s a 2 piece rod with 4 guides and a very nice action that I have come to love. Wasn’t all on board about it being two pieces when I bought it but those thoughts have long since fallen away.
Same everything on the rod, reel, line and jig so all things equal. The Lightning Rod will outcast the Wally Marshall rod by a noticeable difference. This usually results in the Wally getting put down and the Lightning spending more time in my hand.
My question is; with most variables equal, what could be causing the cast to be so different and how do I go about fixing it. I’m not against buying new guides and redoing the rod if it will perform when done. I’m also not against selling the Wally and getting another Lightning. Most of my presentation lately is shooting under trees and brush, a line drive cast, if you will. Just looking for input and thanks for taking the time to read this......Tim.