Ive built several surf rods using single foot fly rod guides as running guides.They work fine for me , less weight , better rod response, in my opinion casts further, and a host of other positives. I now have a customer that wants the same rod, for my self is one thing for a customer perhaps pushing the envelope ? Ive only used the rods for 5 years so the history is not conclusive.Have used Alconite fujis as runners and want to try Minima 4 Chrome
If people catch Salmon and Tarpon on fly rods with single foot guides whats wrong with using them on the surf. Would like to hear your comments. Thanks

Give your customer what he wants but first inform him of your concerns and experience with the single foot guides. Let him make all the decisions.

Maryann,
If it works for you, it should work for your customer.

Will the rods be casting or spinning?

Compared to using the Fujis, I would think that the Minima 4's would be just fine. As is the case with any salt water rod - always rinse off the rod with fresh water after use to minimize corrosion.

Be safe
Roger

Before giving the customer what he wants, make sure what he wants will work for what he plans to do - otherwise you could get the bad rap for something that isn't suitable for the task at hand.

When fishing a heavy bite leader on a fly rod, rarely is the knot or loop-to-loop used to connect it to the main line cast through the guides. A surf rod is going to be a bit different. Find out if your customer will be using any sort of shock leader. Find out what type knot he uses to connect that leader. Find out what size and type line he'll be using. What he uses and what you use may be two entirely different things, requiring totally different guide sizes.

Remember, the proper sized guides are the smallest ones that will still easily pass the line and any required connections, and hold up to the task at hand. This means that for some surf rods the proper sized guides will be #16's, while for another it may be 8's. The strength of a single foot guide isn't really the issue here - size is.

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