With 50 - 80 lb mono what would you guys say is a good size for the ring on running guides.

Thanks

Bill - willierods.com

Bill,
Any size you want.
The real issue is whether you plan to run any knots, snaps or swivels through the guides.

Roger

Your right there Roger. Got to find out his line set up I was just thinking about maybe 8's being the smallest. depending on his knots.

Bill - willierods.com

I tend to agree with your line of thinking. If this is going to be a salt water rod, with its inherent knots and ties,I would likly go with the size 8s as well.
Roger

need more info... leader, type, etc

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AD

I have to find out more. As to knots leader if any etc.
I was just thinking in print. I will see him tomorrow so I can find out more.

Bill - willierods.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/15/2010 04:46PM by bill boettcher.

Hi Bill, I use size 8 guides (AMTAC) on my rods. I use 50lb braid and then 60 or 80lb mono wind in leaders. I use the bimini twist in the braid and use a cat paws to attached the dacron loop in the wind on leader. I have even used 100lb mono wind on leader in this set up with the size 8 guides. Never had a problem casting (although we dont cast much for bottom bashing or trolling) and never had the line or knots catch.

With the rig above, I use 40lb wind on leader with size 4 micros, and still casts a mile, no catch ups etc.

Regards Adam

On my personal rods, I use 8 rings, but on most rods I will use a setup like 20 or 16, 12 then 10s for running guides. The reason is a 50 to 50# uni in case of a splice (things happen) or some other random unforseen knot ends up in the way, a 10 ring will have very little issues ever passing. If you have ever tied a 80 to 80 uni, its a big knot. A 10 will pass it but it still may not be smoothly.