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Batson VSR guide selection
Posted by:
James Smith
(---.dec.state.ny.us)
Date: November 20, 2008 10:48AM
Hello all, and thanks for your help now and in the past. I am going to build a spinning rod I will use at times for inshore saltwater fishing. I am looking at Batson's VSR guides. For corrosion resistance, would I be better to chose the double black chromed guide, BVS3TLG , the polished and unplated SS316 guide, XVS3TLG, or something else? In a related question, why are the TiCH PVD guides in the SS316 stainless steel not recommended for salt water application?
James Smith Re: Batson VSR guide selection
Posted by:
George Forster
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Date: November 20, 2008 11:46AM
If it were me, I would go with the uncoated SS316, and I would be sure to rinse off the rod after every outing. The TiCH coated guides are more likely to develop corrosion than plain SS. Re: Batson VSR guide selection
Posted by:
Karry Batson
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Date: November 20, 2008 01:42PM
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A PVD coating used on many Forecast® and Alps guide frames. The same as PVD TiCh only without chrome underneath. Adds hardness and corrosion resistance to guide substrates. Great for salt water applications, it is a beautiful gun smoke color. PVD TiCh A PVD coating used on guide frames for freshwater use. It adds hardness and makes a beautiful jewelry-like finish. Popular on fly rod stripper guides and bass rods. Not recommended for saltwater applications. Karry Batson Batson Enterprises Inc. Ph: (877) 875-2381 Fax: (360) 683-3579 karry@batsonenterprises.com www.batsonenterprises.com Re: Batson VSR guide selection
Posted by:
James Smith
(---.dec.state.ny.us)
Date: November 20, 2008 02:01PM
Kerry, thanks for the response! So XTCVS3TLG gets me the SS 316, PVD coated, but without chrome? I follow it now, I think. Great stuff, I love your mega dealer concept too. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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