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guide size on a pike fly rod
Posted by: Laurent Keiff (---.ville-montpellier.fr)
Date: March 06, 2015 10:49AM

I'm going to build a 10wt for pike fishing with huge streamers, and I think I'll use alconite insert guides on it, probably Fuji BKTAG.
What size should I use for the smallest guides? I'm thinking 6.
If any of you has some experience with comparable rods, I'd be glad to hear about it.
Thank you!

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Re: guide size on a pike fly rod
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: March 06, 2015 10:57AM

It's going to depend on your line and connections. If a 6 will easily pass your loops (if you use such connections) and leader knot, then they'll be fine. If not, then you may need to move to 7's or even 8's.

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Re: guide size on a pike fly rod
Posted by: Laurent Keiff (---.ville-montpellier.fr)
Date: March 08, 2015 05:50AM

All right, thank you Tom.
I've only fished Depthfinder lines and I think the line-leader sock would happily pass through a 6.
have you ever build a fly rod with #8 fuji guides? aren't they really heavy?

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Re: guide size on a pike fly rod
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: March 08, 2015 10:38AM

Not terribly, no. Depends on the overall power of the rod you're working with. Most 10 weights will carry them just fine. If you're building a 9 foot rod, try spacing guides to come up with a good 9-guide total set up.

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Re: guide size on a pike fly rod
Posted by: Laurent Keiff (---.fbx.proxad.net)
Date: March 09, 2015 08:38AM

Wise words, as usual. Thanks a lot, Tom.

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Re: guide size on a pike fly rod
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 09, 2015 10:08AM

Minama 4's may be something to look at Or Ti guides

Bill - willierods.com



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Re: guide size on a pike fly rod
Posted by: Laurent Keiff (---.fbx.proxad.net)
Date: March 20, 2015 05:44PM

sorry I miss you reply Bill.
aren't the minimas 4 too small for a 10wt ?

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