In the process of fishing, the role of the guide ring of the rock rod is very important, but if the guide ring is loose or damaged, it needs to be removed and replaced in time. However, due to the special structure and material of the rock rod, it is not easy to remove the guide ring. The following is a simple and easy way to help you easily remove the guide ring of the rock rod.
1. Prepare tools and materials.
Before you start removing the guide ring, you need to prepare some necessary tools and materials. Includes: flathead screwdriver, pliers, wrench, new guide ring, paper towel or clean rag, etc.
2. Clean the guide ring and rod body.
Before removing the guide ring, the dirt and residue on the guide ring and rod body need to be cleaned up. The guide ring and rod body can be wiped with a paper towel or a clean rag to ensure that no residue affects the operation.
3. Loosen the screws.
On one side of the guide ring, there is a set screw that needs to be loosened with a screwdriver. Be careful not to lose the screws, otherwise it will affect the installation of the guide ring.
4. Use a paper towel or a clean rag to install the loose screws and other parts that have been dismantled to avoid loss.
5. Use a flathead screwdriver to hold the edge of the guide ring, clamp the top of the screwdriver with pliers and clamp it hard, and then slowly eject the screwdriver to make the guide ring gradually loosen. Pay attention to the uniform force when clamping, so as not to damage the guide ring or clamp the wire.
6. Clamp one end of the guide ring with a wrench, and slowly turn the wrench to remove the guide ring. If you find that the wrench is unable to grip the guide ring, you can try to turn it by clamping one end of the guide ring with pliers. Pay attention to maintain stability when rotating, and avoid breaking or slipping the guide ring due to excessive force.
7. Check whether the new guide ring is intact, and if there is no problem, you can start the installation. Place the new guide ring in the correct position on the rod and secure it with a wrench or pliers. Be careful to ensure that the guide ring is installed in the correct position and is not tilted or misaligned.
8. Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws that were loosened before, and then check whether the guide ring is firm again. If everything is in order, you can continue fishing with a rock rod.
The above is the method and step of removing the guide ring of the rock rod, and the whole process requires care and patience, especially when operating with tools, it is necessary to pay more attention to safety. If you encounter problems, you can practice more or seek advice from a professional. I hope this method can help you solve the problem that the guide ring of the rock rod cannot be removed, and I also hope that you can be more handy when using the rock rod and enjoy the fun of fishing.