I know what you're thinking. How many ways is there to put guide on a rod? They go on the top or bottom depending on if it's a casting or spinning rod...right? Well, with store bought equipment you would be correct. Custom builders have another way of doing things and it helps to solve problems along the way. Here's a work in progress. The guides have been temporarily attached and will now be static tested to ensure proper guide placement so the line doesn't touch the blank