I'm needing a little help on what M guides to use on a CTS 6'6'' trout spinning rod using 2-4lb test line. The reel face measurement figures out the be 20mm for the butt guide. I thought about using CMVSG 20, 10, 5, and then 3 or 4 04Ls and a CMVST05-04.5 for the tip top. Any input on this would be appreciated. This will be my first time using these guides.
Thanks
Terry

With that small diameter of line I usually can go at least one size smaller first guide without affecting casting performance. The height is more important than the ring size.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/24/2010 11:30AM by Spencer Phipps.

You don't really need that many different sizes. Most likely you can use a 3 or 4 for the choker and running guides.

The in-between size is determined by the straight line path.

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Tom, my name is Ray and new to the forum. Besides, Barnes and Noble, what forum sponsors sells a copy of your book?

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Aquarius Rods - Ray
Pembroke Pines, Fl

Most any of the component dealers carry it. I wrote it, but it actually belongs to Amato Publications.

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The 16-10 or 16-8 setup works well for the light line you mention. The 16 isn't much shorter than the 20--less of a difference than most gaps between reduction guide sizes.

Jason Cosby
Cos Rods

I would suggest using the m's for the guides before the chock guide. Then the chock and runners and top use micros. A lot less weight on such a light rod.

Bill - willierods.com

Thanks guys, I do appreciate it.