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Snake brand guides for the salt?
Posted by: James Mello (---.haydrian.com)
Date: January 11, 2006 03:19PM

I've been eyeing the use of snake brand guides for some rods in the salt as the fit and finish are excellent. I'm a bit concerned as the site states that they are made of carbon steel rather than stainless. Has anyone used these guides in the salt, and if so, did you have any problems with these guides?

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-- James

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Re: Snake brand guides for the salt?
Posted by: Charles Elmer (---.109.237.140.dynamic.dejazzd.com)
Date: January 11, 2006 04:07PM

James i have used the blacked snake guides in salt and they rusted even after i washed them every time i fished the rod. Chcuk

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Re: Snake brand guides for the salt?
Posted by: Andy Dear (---.stic.net)
Date: January 11, 2006 06:57PM

I used the chrome one time and they rusted before the first trip was even over with.

Andy Dear
Lamar Mfg.

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Re: Snake brand guides for the salt?
Posted by: James Mello (---.haydrian.com)
Date: January 11, 2006 09:07PM

Yikes! I actually just talked to Bob Meisner and he said the same thing... But it sounds like one of the least expensive options (Forecast) isn't really a bad choice either.

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-- James

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Re: Snake brand guides for the salt?
Posted by: Andy Dear (---.stic.net)
Date: January 11, 2006 10:20PM

James...do yourself a favor if you're looking for a traditional looking snake guide, try the REC Re-Coils...100% corrosion resistant. I have several rods that have 3-5 years of hard use on them and the recoils are still in PERFECT shape. All chrome plated guides will eventually groove and rust, it's just a matter of time and use.

Andy Dear
Lamar Mfg.

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