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ANOTHER microwave question
Posted by: Don Morse (---.dhcp.aldl.mi.charter.com)
Date: November 01, 2012 04:11PM

Has anyone tried the microwaves on an ultralight rod? Looking at a 6'6" ultralight build and thinking about giving them a try. I know this is a great place for feedback.

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Super Tight Lines......Don

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Re: ANOTHER microwave question
Posted by: Mark Newcombe (---.234.dsl.syd.iprimus.net.au)
Date: November 01, 2012 08:38PM

Hi,

I've built 5 or so now all 2-6 & 4-8 light spins they work really well mate. Pretty much followed the guide spacing from American Tackle only minnor tweaks.

They are super light and really smooth. I have used 4 & 6lb braid on them no problems go for it you will be happy.

Cheers
Mark Newcombe
Old Bar NSW
Australia

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Re: ANOTHER microwave question
Posted by: Don Morse (---.dhcp.aldl.mi.charter.com)
Date: November 01, 2012 08:43PM

Thanks Mark, I am torn between those and fuji tich's..... I may have to give them a go.

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Re: ANOTHER microwave question
Posted by: Mark Newcombe (---.234.dsl.syd.iprimus.net.au)
Date: November 02, 2012 02:24AM

I used to be torn aswell mate but to me its an easy choice now, give them a go I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

Cheers
Mark Newcombe
Old Bar NSW
Australia

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Re: ANOTHER microwave question
Posted by: Mo Yang (---.static.rvsd.ca.charter.com)
Date: November 02, 2012 02:55AM

Mark, basically all that I do are 2-8 with emphasis on using 2.

Did you notice increase in casting distance using mono/fluoro, or is it basically the same?

Thanks,
Mo

Mark Newcombe Wrote:
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> Hi,
>
> I've built 5 or so now all 2-6 & 4-8 light spins
> they work really well mate. Pretty much followed
> the guide spacing from American Tackle only minnor
> tweaks.
>
> They are super light and really smooth. I have
> used 4 & 6lb braid on them no problems go for it
> you will be happy.
>
> Cheers
> Mark Newcombe
> Old Bar NSW
> Australia

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Re: ANOTHER microwave question
Posted by: Mark Newcombe (---.234.dsl.syd.iprimus.net.au)
Date: November 02, 2012 07:10AM

Mate compared to a really well set up guide train not a super increase in distance but it is a lot smoother which I think is the best feature. Compared to a normal shelf cone of flight MWs are heaps beter I finished a 2-6 today that my customer is going to run fluro so ill load it up tomorrow and let you know. Braid 4-8lb is great.

Cheers
Mark Newcombe
Old Bar NSW
Australia

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Re: ANOTHER microwave question
Posted by: Mo Yang (---.static.rvsd.ca.charter.com)
Date: November 02, 2012 01:33PM

In terms of distance, I find UL braid so forgiving that it almost doesn't matter what guides I use - it is flexible and will cast well.

Thanks - looking forward to your comment.

Mo

Mark Newcombe Wrote:
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> Mate compared to a really well set up guide train
> not a super increase in distance but it is a lot
> smoother which I think is the best feature.
> Compared to a normal shelf cone of flight MWs are
> heaps beter I finished a 2-6 today that my
> customer is going to run fluro so ill load it up
> tomorrow and let you know. Braid 4-8lb is great.
>
> Cheers
> Mark Newcombe
> Old Bar NSW
> Australia

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