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Minima 4 fly guides
Posted by: Craig Johnson1 (---.up.net)
Date: February 20, 2011 08:47PM

I'm considering building a 9.5 ft, 7wt. rod shortly. ERN=7.5. Has anyone built a similar rig with these Minima 4 CF4CG guides? If so, what is your opinion on weight versus other (perhaps lighter) guide options? Also, are there any durability issues?

Regards,

Craig

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Re: Minima 4 fly guides
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: February 20, 2011 08:58PM

The ring opening is more than large enough, the weight is less than just about anything else you'd find in that size and they're tougher than your rod blank is.

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Re: Minima 4 fly guides
Posted by: Phil Erickson (---.dsl.pltn13.sbcglobal.net)
Date: February 20, 2011 09:24PM

I have used them on a number of fly rods and am very happy with them and no problems.

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Re: Minima 4 fly guides
Posted by: Lou Auret (204.16.161.---)
Date: February 21, 2011 08:44AM

I use them on spinning rods and recently used them on a 4wt 8ft three piece fly blank, love them.

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Re: Minima 4 fly guides
Posted by: Craig Johnson1 (---.up.net)
Date: February 21, 2011 08:25PM

Thanks to all for your responses. Sounds very encouraging. The blank arrived today. The guides will be arriving within the week. I am also planning to use them on some UL spinning blanks soon. Have fun at ICRBE!

All the best,

Craig

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