I realize this may be akin to asking a kid in a candy store which candy is better; but here goes!
I’m attempting to build my first serious casting rod and was wondering if there is a consensus of opinion on which style or type of ceramic guides perform better? It will be an 8 1/2 foot Mag-Medium Ex-Fast used with both low profile and small bait casting reels. I’ll be throwing lures of all sorts with the low profile and looking for distance; and will use bait with the other reel if it matters.
Thanks for your previous help, and am looking forward to these choices.
Happy Holidays to all
Fred

I have been using the Fuji Alconite concept guides.The reasons being reasonably priced,lightweight,performance,and not bad lookin'.Joel

I use forecast myself, however it is personal preference.

I build a lot of 8'6" rods for steelhead here in the NW.

1 #12
1 #10
2 #08
5 #07
Tip Top

If I am putting single foots towards the tip I use

1 #12
1 #10
2 #08
1 #07
4 single foot guides
Tip Top

It all depends on how much money you want to put into the rod.

Hope this helps.

Dave

Fred,
I have an 8 foot casting rod that I made using a Loomis steelhead blank. I used Fuji alconites spiraled wrapped.
Cheers, Ellis

I go along with David except for using more single foot guides. Most of my casting rods will use only a 12 and 10 in doubles and then right to single foot fly guides from 8 on down. Oh..and it's nearly always spiral and Forecast guides.