Ok... I want to try the micro's but for the life of me I can't figure out how the transition on a casting rod is going to happen with out putting a ton of guides on the side. I check the site from time to time to read up a little and I am sure I have missed lots of conversations on it(yes I have searched back a little). I was wondering is someone had a picture of the transition with the micro's or maybe the whole set up? I don't know why I can't get this in my mind how this is all going to work out.

Thanks, Mike



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/16/2009 02:31PM by Mike Neal.

The line will transition itself to the bottom of the rod - you do not have to take it there, it will go there all by itself if you will let it.

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So with the micro's no guides are used as bumper guides and the line will touch the blank? I have used the simple spiral for the last couple years so this is what I am comparing too.

You can still use a bumper guide - it doesn't play any role in the transition. It just keeps the line off the blank. I'd use a size 8 or 10 low frame casting guide for the bumper, however.

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Three rods -

The one you are seeking is on the left of the picture. It is a little deceiving from the angle that the picture was taken. double foot 8, two double foot 6, single fly 6 and 3.5 running guides -

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/16/2009 04:10PM by Bill Stevens.

Mike if you want email me and I will send you a copy of how I di it.