I was surprised this post was still active as I just returned from vacation. Happy New Year!

MikieFinn, I usually travel during the summer months but ut I hope you enjoy Hammond Lake. I only received one PM from Joe about the course outline I offered to you for rod building. Offer still stands if you are still working on the rod.

As for many post on these sights not everyone will agree 100% with methods, kits, etc. so the post about Cabelas is expected. Joe makes a great point in that Cabelas is not going to hurt it business by pushing an inferior product. I prefer oversized guides as to me they cast better, but it is a personal choice and one that is not shared by all rod builders.

Little things like these just cause problems. Keep in mind, rod building is not a life or death situation.