I want to use SF fly guides for running guides on some muskie rods. I know most styles will hold up to the fish, I am more concerned about the fisherman.

Any thoughts on which styles are the tuffest (abuse resistant)?

Thanks,
Marc

Spiral wrap or conventional on top and what sizes?

Marc,

I've had good luck with Batsons on Musky rods, I use sz6 running fly guides and depending on the reel size, I like an 8 for the stripper, 10 if it's a high profile reel. Spiral wrapped 100%. The Zirconium ring Batsons, they're nice and quite with the braided 100lb lines most use.

DR

Almost all conventional wrapped - only was able to get one guy to go spiral this year!!

Usually size 8's.

Thanks,
Marc

Batson Polished 316 Framne Recessed Zirconium Ring -

Do you have printed material showing benefits of spiral in shop?

Are you convinced yourself that the spiral is a superior system?

I do have printed info on spiral wraps, and do prefer them when. Up here in northern Wisconsin selling a spiral wrap is up there with trying to get a walleye guy to buy a 2 pc. rod!!!

Thanks for the guide choice - Bill, do you have any heavy Castaway blanks, like an MBC846, that can handle 2 oz. baits? I have built some MBC846's as medium muskie rods and the guys love them.

Thanks,
Marc

Bill,
No question about it - spiral wraps are superior.
You only have to fish with a well done spiral wrapped rod for a while and see for yourself.

Lighter weight, fewer guides, less stress on the guides and rod.

However, each to his own.

Take care
Roger

p.s.
In particular - for those rods like down rigging or trolling rods - the idea that the line is coming off the bottom of the rod - rather than the top - really helps with the idea of keeping the rod from twisting.

BY FAR the toughest single foot guides are FUji T-LDBSG's - these are a round version of teh Power Ovals. TEhy are NOT teh lightest guide on teh market, but without a doubt are much stronger than any size 4-6 guide.