hey guys.. i was talking to a mate and he mentioned metallic blue guides or guide rings.. ive had a mad idea for a new rod and would like to put these guides on it if there available... any ideas who makes them and who stocks them???

Cheers Mark

Goodoo Dreamin

American Tackle, Batson and possibly others. They are very common and popular. Very nice guides. I know Mudhole carries the AMTAK and Fishsticks4U and @#$%& carry the Batsons as do some of the other sponsors to the left.

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

American Tackle makes a blue framed guide with gold zirconia ring. GZBS spinning ,GZBC casting.

Mark,

I use the blue ring guide OFTEN and have for some time. Go to the left of the page and click fishsticks4u.....the Baston Zirconium guides they have are the ones I like the best, the Tich frame and blue ring is stunning!

DR

Keep away if your fishing salt water though they will not last a year!!

Billy,
I do not know what you mean by keeping them away from salt water. I have quite a few rods out with the Forecast blue zirconium guides on them that have been used in salt water for several years and there haven't been any problems yet. I have used mainly the ones with titanium plated frames but have also used some with the black powder coated frames and both have held up very well to salt water.

I also use the Forecast in saltwater, no problem, just rinse as normal for saltwater. I do rinse them with fresh water on my boat when done fishing and than again when I get home, but that is tha case with all my rods. I also recommend that to all my customers no matter what the guide material here in Florida!

Smitty