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What bumper guide to use??
Posted by: Vincent Koon (203.106.182.---)
Date: July 29, 2005 05:34AM


I'll be building a 20-60lb, 6"6' boat rod using the simple spiral method. I'll be using fuji LRSG guides for the rod and I'm wondering what kind of guide should I use for the bumper guide? Should I use the same guide for the bumper (too high) or other models? Thanks.....

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Re: What bumper guide to use??
Posted by: Anonymous User (---.riogrd01.nj.comcast.net)
Date: July 29, 2005 06:14AM

Since the bumper guides only job is to keep the line off the blank use the smallest guide you can.
I would use the same style guidebut in a smaller size,if you are using shock leader you might have to step up a size or two for clearence

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Re: What bumper guide to use??
Posted by: Doug Moore (---.dfw.dsl-w.verizon.net)
Date: July 29, 2005 08:03AM

If it were me, I'd most likely use the LRSG #8, but you aren't restricted by any set rules. You could use another type double footed guide if you feel the #8 LRSG is to high.

Barry gave you good advise, use the smallest guide you can for your application. If you can use the #8 then do so, If you need something a bit larger then use that.

Regards......Doug@
TCRds

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Re: What bumper guide to use??
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: July 29, 2005 08:49AM

I wouldn't use a big, heavy LRSG for the bumper - there's no real pressure on it. Just use a simple and lightweight NSG or something. No reason to use anything stout there.

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Re: What bumper guide to use??
Posted by: Jim Racela (J.AkuHed) (---.esri.com)
Date: July 29, 2005 11:07AM

I just completed Acid wrapping a couple of Graphite USA Saltwater rods and I used a Fuji single foot boat guide, BLBLG12 for the heavier 50# rod to allow for wind-on leaders and and a BLBLG8 for the 30# rod. These single foot boat guides have heavy frames and I have used them on rods up to 60# so I am confident that they would work as bumper guides.

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Re: What bumper guide to use??
Posted by: Mike Ballard (---.ipt.aol.com)
Date: July 29, 2005 07:34PM

Because the bumper doesn't actuall direct or transition the line, you don't need anything very sturdy. I just finished up a stand up rod with the bumper system and the first few trips have proven very encouraging. I used a single size 10 NSG located on the 100 degree axis per the article instructions for heavier rods. So far so good.

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Re: What bumper guide to use??
Posted by: scott gillman (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: July 30, 2005 03:34AM

I just tested a bumper guide #8 (those blue ring Am Tac's...pretty) on a cod jigging rod (Seeker CBS-909/trimmed) and the 60# Mono/100# Braid double uni knot connection slid through it no problem. 'Casted just fine! Didn't catch much fish...but I was happy it casted well. Those stupid fish!#!##

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