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Stripping guide size
Posted by: Paul McRoberts (---.dsl.pltn13.sbcglobal.net)
Date: November 06, 2008 10:41PM

Typically I use a #10 and a #12 stripping guide on my fly rods. I have also used just a single stripper followed by a #4 snake guide on lighter line weight rods such as a 4wt. Any thoughts (Advantages or disadvantages) to using a #8 and #10 stripper in lieu of using a single #10 stripper and a #4 snake guide?

Thanks,
Paul

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Re: Stripping guide size
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: November 06, 2008 10:56PM

The first guide is the stripping guide. Generally, a size 12 would be sufficient on most anything up to perhaps the very highest line weights where you might try a 16 just to see if it helps anything. I would recommend that you try a high frame spinning type guide for this.

A high frame size 10 should work fine on most of the lighter line weight rods.

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