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Minima Guide Set Up on Spinning Rods
Posted by: Marc Morrone (---.dsl.airstreamcomm.net)
Date: September 21, 2012 02:14PM

Wondering what you guys are using for running guides on spinning rods with Minima's. I have been back and forth between XSVXG06 spinning style frame, and the XF4XG06 fly style frame.

For the butt guide I almost always use the M style, and SV style for transition guides. Rigt now I am looking at spinning rods to be used with light (4-8#) mono to be specific.

Any thoughts appreciated.

Thanks - Marc

Keep it simple - that's all I can handle!



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/21/2012 02:15PM by Marc Morrone.

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Re: Minima Guide Set Up on Spinning Rods
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: September 21, 2012 02:15PM

I use the low frame fly type.

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Re: Minima Guide Set Up on Spinning Rods
Posted by: Marc Morrone (---.dsl.airstreamcomm.net)
Date: September 21, 2012 03:29PM

Thanks Tom - I know you use these guides and was hoping for your input.

Thanks - Marc

Keep it simple - that's all I can handle!

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Re: Minima Guide Set Up on Spinning Rods
Posted by: Marc Morrone (---.dsl.airstreamcomm.net)
Date: September 21, 2012 04:13PM

One - other question - do you usually run the Chrome finish or TiCH finish M4's?

Thanks,

Marc

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Re: Minima Guide Set Up on Spinning Rods
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: September 21, 2012 04:14PM

Chrome. Not that it makes any practical difference.

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Re: Minima Guide Set Up on Spinning Rods
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---.war.clearwire-wmx.net)
Date: September 21, 2012 11:13PM

I've used quite a few of the size #4 micro guides with excellent results, but that shouldn't be a surprise as I've used the #4 M guides for many years. Have some of the new #3s, but haven't used them yet.

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Re: Minima Guide Set Up on Spinning Rods
Posted by: john backos (---.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net)
Date: September 22, 2012 12:00AM

I just finished a spinnerbuilt on a 12wt. fly rod with a fuji sk seat. I used a 20, 10 then 4s out to an m type tip.

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Re: Minima Guide Set Up on Spinning Rods
Posted by: Eric MONTACLAIR (---.fbx.proxad.net)
Date: September 23, 2012 03:48AM

For light (1/32 to 1/4 oz) spin rod hard to beat the Match frame in 16/8/5 for transition then Fly frame size 3 to tip.

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Re: Minima Guide Set Up on Spinning Rods
Posted by: Brook Oliva (---.se.biz.rr.com)
Date: September 24, 2012 12:16PM

Marc,
I've used the Tich frames on a few rods that I fish saltwater exclusively and have not had any issues with the plating if that's what you are concerned with. Also I have a few set ups similar to what you mention, and i have been running either 4's or 5's in the fly frame. Clearance really isn't an issue with these guides so I have not had any issue using smaller sizes.

Kind Regards,

Brook Oliva
Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc.
brook@mudhole.com
(866)-790-RODS

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