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MicroWave Guide placement for longer rear grip?
Posted by: jon edwards (---.lightspeed.wpbhfl.sbcglobal.net)
Date: May 01, 2013 04:49PM

I just got my guide MW guide set for my 7'6 rod and on the instructions it says its the suggested spacing for rods using 8 1/2" rear grip....can i use this same spacing even though i have an 11" rear grip or do i have to adjust for the longer rear grip? if so does anyone know how i should adjust it for the 11" rear grip?

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Re: MicroWave Guide placement for longer rear grip?
Posted by: Col Chaseling (---.lnse3.cht.bigpond.net.au)
Date: May 01, 2013 05:25PM

Hi Jon,
Go ahead and get the guides on using the recommended spacing, static test and cast . Rear grip length has nothing to do with guide placement.

ESFNEM Col
Port Kembla, NSW
Australia

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Re: MicroWave Guide placement for longer rear grip?
Posted by: jon edwards (---.lightspeed.wpbhfl.sbcglobal.net)
Date: May 01, 2013 05:39PM

ahhhhh i see now i misunderstood...it doesnt matter how far up the blank the reel is as long as the guide closest to it is 19 1/2" away?

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Re: MicroWave Guide placement for longer rear grip?
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: May 01, 2013 05:48PM

Right, it's the distance between the reel and the MIcroWave guide that's important. For longer handles, you may have to take out a running guide or two. Or even respace them slightly. But as long as the distance from the reel to the MicroWave (butt guide) is the same, you're perfectly fine.

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Re: MicroWave Guide placement for longer rear grip?
Posted by: jon edwards (---.lightspeed.wpbhfl.sbcglobal.net)
Date: May 01, 2013 05:51PM

ah thats great so it makes it so much easier on me then :) thanks guys as always you guys are the best!

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Re: MicroWave Guide placement for longer rear grip?
Posted by: jon edwards (---.lightspeed.wpbhfl.sbcglobal.net)
Date: May 03, 2013 12:16AM

hmm it says 19 1/2 inches from the spool does that mean the big ring or the small ring?

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Re: MicroWave Guide placement for longer rear grip?
Posted by: Col Chaseling (---.lnse2.cht.bigpond.net.au)
Date: May 03, 2013 01:40AM

Hi Jon,
Use the top ring or take the spool off and use the end of the shaft. Also get the spool or shaft in the halfway position ie halfway between top and bottom positions. You have a bit of leeway so don't worry to much if it's a bit out. Do some test casting and see how it performs with the stripper a bit closer and then a bit further. You might not be able to notice much difference. When your happy with that do a static test to ensure the blank is evenly loaded. IMO that's more important than getting a few extra feet casting distance.

ESFNEM Col
Port Kembla, NSW
Australia

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Re: MicroWave Guide placement for longer rear grip?
Posted by: jon edwards (---.lightspeed.wpbhfl.sbcglobal.net)
Date: May 03, 2013 07:14AM

great thanks very much today ill be getting my guides on and test casting, static test, wrapping and hopefully getting some finish on

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