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Micro wave gutdes
Posted by:
Gerald (Jerry) Bouyear
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Date: January 15, 2015 10:38PM
has anyone used these and what is your opion Re: Micro wave gutdes
Posted by:
Steve Monroe
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Date: January 15, 2015 10:43PM
I have built 1 spinning and 1 casting rod using these. I have used the spinning rod and really liked it. The cast is very smooth. I havent made it out to use the casting rod yet. Re: Micro wave gutdes
Posted by:
Jeremy Reed
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Date: January 16, 2015 12:03AM
They are really great at cleaning up the slop. There is a reason that they want you to test cast them before getting them. Once you do, it'll be what you use. I haven't ever seen a post that someone says they're a gimmick after trying them. I initially thought they were a gimmick, because we all know part of the game is catching fishermen and builders with eye candy with key words such as latest technology, etc. But after building a rod with them, I'm a believer. Re: Micro wave gutdes
Posted by:
Fred Trahan
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Date: January 16, 2015 10:12AM
Agreed with Jeremy, these guides are "spot-on". It changes the whole dynamic of casting versus a COF guide train. I love'em even more so that running Micro's. You really should find someone that can give you the MicroWave challenge so you can "feel" the difference. Re: Micro wave gutdes
Posted by:
Larry Cowden
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Date: January 16, 2015 03:59PM
I built my dad's casting rod with them for the first time. Never had experience with them. I can say that static load testing was a little rough in getting them to stay put! Test casting I saw a huge difference in the performance. Tested it out front on the street and had a hard time keeping it in range without hitting cars or overhead lines. I am definitely using them on my musky rod! One last thing, view Flex Coat's video on locking these down with your wraps! It could save you some grief later on. I did before I built the rod. Might even try the spiral placement on the musky rod with them. Re: Micro wave gutdes
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: January 16, 2015 06:15PM
heck
if i was driving down the road and saw a lure comming at me I would - you know - probably hit a tree LOL Bill - willierods.com Re: Micro wave gutdes
Posted by:
Donald R Campbell
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Date: January 17, 2015 10:08AM
Gerald (Jerry) Bouyear Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > has anyone used these and what is your opion I love them. Initially thought they were just a gimmick until I tried them. For my personal use I would not use any other guides system on a spinning rod. Some of my clients can't get their "head around them"; but most love them after using trying them out. I don't thing the MicroWave Casting guide sets make as big of difference on cast rods as they do on spinning rods. Just my unbiased opinion. Don Campbell don@sensorfishingrods.com Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 01/17/2015 10:11AM by Donald R Campbell. Re: Micro wave gutdes
Posted by:
Gary Kilmartin
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Date: January 18, 2015 12:28PM
I've built two spinning rods using Microwave guides. I'll be building a spinning rod for myself later this spring, and I will use these guides on my own rod. I think that says enough. Re: Micro wave gutdes
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Sid Thao
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Date: January 21, 2015 12:51AM
So the tidal wave set comes with seven 3.18mm OD running guides? On mudhole I see that they only sell 5mm running guides. How would I get more 3.18mm running guides for a 8'6-10ft rod? Re: Micro wave gutdes
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Don @ American Tackle
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Date: January 21, 2015 09:22AM
Sid ...... The ring ID is 3.18mm
they sell the extra running guides for that set....they are the 5mm running guides _______________________________ God Bless, Don Morse 800-516-1750 ext. 1207 / don@americantackle.us Rod Building..... It's What We Do. Re: Micro wave gutdes
Posted by:
Sid Thao
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Date: January 21, 2015 05:58PM
Ahh thanks Don! You prob wouldn't recommend these guides for cold water fishing would you? Because of ice build up on these smaller ID rings. Re: Micro wave gutdes
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Don @ American Tackle
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Date: January 22, 2015 09:28AM
I would not recommend anything smaller than 8mm for icy conditions Sid. _______________________________ God Bless, Don Morse 800-516-1750 ext. 1207 / don@americantackle.us Rod Building..... It's What We Do. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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