He just changed his avatar back to let everyone know he is a real person.  

I think it gets cold in the sahara practically every night. 

 

I didn't actually say "sahara". LOL

 

After some contemplation, I'm going with new guides. A spool of 832 is twenty bucks. For thirty I can get a complete set of Microwave guides. The smaller than normal guides on this rod were what kept me from buying a new one in the first place. I got such a good price from the seller I decided to give it shot, knowing the guides were probably too small.

 

But, how long a cast do you need to make when dropshotting? If I leave the rod as is, it will still be a nice dropshot rod. Just won't be much good for anything else.

 

The thing is, I really like the rod blank, grip and reel seat, action, power and sensitivity. Wrapping on a new guide set will turn a one trick pony into something much more versatile.

 

That's my story, and I'm stickin too it.

 

Thanks again folks.

GK

I second third or fourth .. the uniknot.. never gave me problems on braid but I do give it extra loops and an extra hitch at the end.. no problems.

The Shaw Grigsby knot is also good but I use that mainly for fluoro..