Now you HAVE confused me Gilbert.Gilbert wrote: ↑Tue Nov 01, 2022 5:40 pma small confusion . i used 7 intermediate rings + the tip. = 8 in totalOldRod wrote: ↑Tue Nov 01, 2022 2:31 pm I did add a 7th ring Gilbert to upgrade it to the de luxe spec. (as I say, after advice from John)
And great minds...etc. etc. I also acquired (again from John) a threaded tip ring, because, like you, I enjoy a bit of swing tipping.
Yes a super rod and one I will not part with.
Atb
Keith
here is a poor pic of my old stick.
I understood the 500 had 6 rings, and the de luxe 7. Both numbers including the tip ring.
Keith