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Fuji hardloy guides
Posted by: david williams1 (---.swgfl.ifl.net)
Date: March 25, 2009 11:12AM

HI I'm thinking of using Fuji hardloys on my next fly rod project. anyone got any experience of them?
cheers
DW

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Re: Fuji hardloy guides
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: March 25, 2009 12:34PM

They're certainly good guides. For the tiny bit of money difference I'd move to the Alconite concept rings (or similar) which will be a tad bit lighter.

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Re: Fuji hardloy guides
Posted by: Bruce Johnstone (---.cpe.cableone.net)
Date: March 25, 2009 07:07PM

I use the Fuji Al Oxide and Hardloys on my fly rods both good guides. Looking in the catalog I might step up to the Alconites for my next build, You really can't go wrong with any of the Fuji's. I've fished both my #6 and #4 pretty hard and for a number of years. finish on the rods is kind of scuffed but guides look like new

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Re: Fuji hardloy guides
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: March 25, 2009 10:37PM

The hardaloy guides are fine and have been used on millions of rods.
However, as other posts suggest, the Alconite guides are a bit lighter, and the ceramic is thinner and the guide has a much cleaner look to it.

Take care
Roger

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Re: Fuji hardloy guides
Posted by: Chris Davis (---.knology.net)
Date: March 26, 2009 12:54AM

Alconites or Batsons for me as well-I really do not like the color of the Hardloy rings

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Re: Fuji hardloy guides
Posted by: Robert Russell (---.cable.mindspring.com)
Date: March 26, 2009 02:31PM

I have had nothing but problems with the Alconites, too many popped inserts. The Hardloys have held up great with the same people.

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