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Guide layout with Braid
Posted by: Tommy Lindsay (---.249.180.71.Dial1.Washington2.Level3.net)
Date: March 22, 2005 06:13PM

I have been told that it is better to use a double footed guide , mounted backwards as a stripper guide fer spinnins rods when using braid..

When I ordered me guides fer the Lami P844, i got the "V" style (BYAG-25) for a stripper..

is dis ok ? Or will I be fighting loops hangin on the stripper ??

'Tanks !!

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Re: Guide layout with Braid
Posted by: Mike Barkley (---.nap.wideopenwest.com)
Date: March 22, 2005 06:38PM

I would question that, I use single foot guides on Musky rods using braid (even use fly guides from the transition point.) I also use single foots and fly guides on casting rods I don't understand the rationale! The type of line should have no effect on the guide except POSSIBLY the ring type

Mike

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Re: Guide layout with Braid
Posted by: Doug Cox (---.neonova.net)
Date: March 22, 2005 07:04PM

If braided line is all that will ever be used on your Lami, you can use smaller guides. I have found that keeping the braided line under control with the proper size of guides is the key to no tangles. Most braids are 75% smaller in diameter than the same strength of mono and I adjust the size of my guides accordingly.

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Re: Guide layout with Braid
Posted by: Tommy Lindsay (---.249.180.166.Dial1.Washington2.Level3.net)
Date: March 22, 2005 08:03PM

So the rule of 1/2 spool diameter may not apply ?

I do have a -20 size I could use.....

hmmm...

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Re: Guide layout with Braid
Posted by: Doug Cox (---.neonova.net)
Date: March 22, 2005 08:50PM

For me, the 1/2 rules does apply to braid. My reason is the braided line has no memory and it is extremely limp without any tension on it, thus making it harder to control. I have a couple of 9 1/2 ft. Breakaways with a size 15 stripper. You can always complete your rod except for that one guide. Test cast it with a few different sizes taped on until you find the one that suits you best.

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