The stripper guide (pictured here) goes on like this.


The handle is to the LEFT of the guide. On your single foot guides, the foot of the guide points toward the handle as well. For double-foot snake guides, the direction does not matter because they are symmetrical.

Good Luck with the rod. Post some pics when you get it done, and if you have more questions, post them on the rod building forum at the bottom of the forums page. there are lots of builders there who will give you good advice.

Joe