Anyone have some guide spacing measurements for this blank ?

It is an IM6 kit rod bought from Hook & Hackle.

First guide I placed 4" behind the tip top.
Stripping guide I placed 2 inch above arms reach according to Tom's book.

I did a static deflection test with the other guides but since this is my first rod I would like so comparison measurements from other builders to see if I am in the right ballpark with my numbers.

Thanks.

Many manufacturers & suppliers publish spacing charts. Check them out and compare the spacing & guide recommendations for the rod you are building. Use the one you think fits your rod best & do a deflection test to tweek it.

Good Luck,
Tim

Iwan:

I have built a 6' 6" 2 wt on the Amtack Matrix blank (ERN 2.08) from Hook & Hackle. When I did the static placement I found the guides needed to be a little closer together to get rid of the flat spots. Mt first guide was 3 3/4" from the tip. I ended up with 8 guides plus the stripper and still the line bend wasn't as smooth as I like. I assume the 2 wt is so flexible that more guides are needed to help the line follow the curve. That was by far the lightest line weight rod I have built or own, so have nothing to compare it to.

Hope this helps!

Later,
Rob

I have made many Forecast 6'6" 2wt, 4pc fly rods. Here is the spacing I use:

4" - 8mm stripper
9" - #3
15" - #3
21" - #2
28" - #2
35.5" - #1
45" - #1

Hope this helps,
Russ