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Posted by:
Scott Kloosterman
(50.36.125.---)
Date: March 10, 2012 07:24PM
Hi All
I'm looking for suggestions for a new fly rod stripper guide. I've mainly been using the PacBay stripper guides but, while I don't have any issue with there performance, I just don't like the look. It's how the ring is placed in the guide with the metal sticking out on edge that bugs me. I'm looking for something more rounded around the ring, if that makes sense. I'm open to any manufacture as long as it comes in both black and chrome. Being relatively new at this, if you could include the manufacture's name along with the model number, I would appreciate it. Thank You (and everyone who has helped me on this site) Scott K Re: Guide Help
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: March 10, 2012 07:25PM
Minima 4. Both sides of the ring are swaged.
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Posted by:
Scott Kloosterman
(50.36.125.---)
Date: March 10, 2012 07:59PM
Thank you Tom thats the description I was looking for.
Scott K Re: Guide Help
Posted by:
Greg Foy
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Date: March 10, 2012 09:32PM
Also Fuji LN or Batson Alps Lxn have a nicer frame than the Pacbay T Re: Guide Help
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
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Date: March 10, 2012 10:26PM
American Tackle Ring Lock series 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!! Re: Guide Help
Posted by:
Drew Pollock
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Date: March 12, 2012 10:12PM
The Fuji KW guides are just what you are looking for. Very strong, great polish/finish, and really perfect for fly rods. I like the titanium version if there is any chance the rod will see salt. The rings are deep pressed and "swaged" I guess is the right word.
The Batson LXN and MXN are also really nice, but not available in titanium. The finish on the American Tackle guides is only fair. Good guides, kind of a rough finish on the cut metal surfaces. Fuji gets that part polished perfectly, and charges accordingly. Drew Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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