[Pennsy Guy]

I feel the biggest advantage is that all rod twist is eliminated---rod acts like a spinning rod...This is a huge advantage--not having to use any energy to combat the rods tendency to turn while under load--the bigger the load, the more it wants to turn. For tuna, my rods with 40, 50 & 60-80# test line are acid wrapped & I wouldn't give them up!!!
I concur with capt74, PM 2na, you won't go wrong.. Also contact Tom or Tony @ Jersey Tackle(Mantoloking) they built two & 2na built one.
I don't know if you can get an acid wrap off the rack--don't think I'd trust the build to be right. As told to me, guides need to be adjusted and tested for proper placement--1/4-1/2" can screw it up...no two same model blanks are exactly the same...doesn't make that much difference on conventionally wrapped rods--they all want to twist...I'm seeing more spirals on the offshore trips each year...