Has anyone built a fly rod with the Minima guides? Any thoughts?
Thanks,
George

How much do they weigh ?? Compared to ti guides.

Bill - willierods.com

I have. It's been in use for a couple months now and I like it a great deal. These guides weigh roughly 20% less than similar sized ceramics. Because the ring openings are larger per size, you can drop one size and, keep the same ring opening and effectively increase weight savings to about 35% or more. I had recorded the weights somewhere but can't remember where I put them. But I do recall the percentage differences.

The only thing about them that I don't like, is the noise when line moves across them. They're loud, like snakes or wire guides. If you've never fished ceramics on a fly rod you won't notice this noise. If you have, you may find it bothersome at first, but you'll soon get used to it.

At this point I won't put anything other than Minima guides on any fly rods I build.

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Same experience here - a little "noisy" but worth the weight reduction on light fly rods. I think I'll probably continue to use the American Tackle "ring locks" on heavy (8wt plus) rods for now.

Tom,, mind if I ask what size minima do you use for your fly running guides?

Thanks,
Mo

Size 4.

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What vendors are stocking these guides?

Thanks,
Brian

I got mine from Bingham Enterprises on the right.

Thanks Tom.

Mo

Are they lighter then say American tackle ti guides ??

Bill - willierods.com

Yes.

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Since they are new, how about putting there weights on the site : [rodcomponents.koolhost.com]

Bill - willierods.com

Pac Bay Minima 4 (double supported / bright finish)

sz 16 (casting guide) 1.7g
sz 12 (casting guide) 1.0g
sz 10 (casting guide) 0.7g
sz 8 (casting guide) 0.5g
sz 10 (fly guide) 0.6g
sz 8 (fly guide) 0.4g
sz 6 (fly guide) 0.3g
sz 4 (fly guide) 0.2g
sz 2 (fly guide) 0.1g

Ken:

Did you submit them to the site so every one can see ??

Bill - willierods.com

Yes - those as well as some additional measurements that were missing

Good man Ken.

Bill - willierods.com

I no longer maintain that site. 2 submissions in the last 2 years just don't warrant it!! Everyone wanted the info, but unfortunately, those that have it don't seem to want to publicly share it!

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

If you're willing to start back up I'll be happy to fill in blanks

Thanks, Ken!! Be glad to as long as I get info to publish!!

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

Mike-I sent you that many myself! I was the only one?