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Master list of micro guides - manufacturers & models?
Posted by: Mo Yang (---.dslextreme.com)
Date: June 20, 2011 08:34PM

Been away for a while but did a search and I don't think this has been asked before.

With the explosion of micro guides and its acceptance in mainstream rod design, I wonder if anyone here can generate a list of all the micro guides now available in the market by manufacturer and model. Perhaps we can break it down to spinning and heavier casting models.

I've used Fuji TLSGs and Minimas. Wish Minimas made size 3s.

Thanks,
Mo

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Re: Master list of micro guides - manufacturers & models?
Posted by: Chuck Mills (---.gctel.stellarllc.net)
Date: June 20, 2011 08:44PM

Fuji, Batson, American Tackle & Pac Bay. Just go to their websites.

Edit: And Kigan. Sorry AD. Forgot about you!

And...

Karen Hapka - Bingham Ent. Wrote:
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> That we now have the PacBay Chrome Minima size 3
> Fly Guides in stock!! Model # XF4XG3.
> We have sizes 3 thru 10 in stock and ready to
> ship.
> They are not yet up on my website- so if you
> want "introductory" pricing and before they are
> all gone e-mail me direct.
>
> Thank you!!
> Karen Hapka
> Bingham Enterprises
> Binghamenterprises@kc.rr.com

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That's sort of the whole point." - Thomas McGuane



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 06/20/2011 08:45PM by Chuck Mills.

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Re: Master list of micro guides - manufacturers & models?
Posted by: Mo Yang (---.dslextreme.com)
Date: June 20, 2011 09:24PM

LOL, tells you how long I've been away. Minimas do now come in size 3s. Will have to check to see if they have tich coated rings in gold.

Thanks.
Mo

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Re: Master list of micro guides - manufacturers & models?
Posted by: Tom Bittick (---.mid.suddenlink.net)
Date: June 20, 2011 11:11PM

I like the idea of a compiled list with pics, prices and any other facts.

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Re: Master list of micro guides - manufacturers & models?
Posted by: mike harris (---.cluster-h.websense.net)
Date: June 21, 2011 09:20AM

I just had a bag of #3 Minima’s show up, when you have them on back order for 6 months you tend to forget about them. They do look pretty good and are very light.

I have worked with all of the available micro guides and my new favorite is the Kigan. They have the best combination I have found yet of neck height and shape to get a very good locking wrap and good epoxy encapsulation. The rings also seem to be very well secured in the frames.

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Re: Master list of micro guides - manufacturers & models?
Posted by: Mo Yang (---.dslextreme.com)
Date: June 21, 2011 11:59AM

Mike,

Are the Minima #3 the same ID as the Fuji #3 or #3.5 by any chance?

Who carries the Kigan and what do the smallest cost?

Thanks,
Mo

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Re: Master list of micro guides - manufacturers & models?
Posted by: Michael Sledden (---.176.42.254.ptr.us.xo.net)
Date: June 21, 2011 12:39PM

Swampland has the Kigan.

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