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4c70hmh with micros
Posted by:
Ryan Waterss
(50.125.10.---)
Date: November 16, 2015 03:31PM
Going to build a walleye bottom bouncing rod for my father for a Christmas gift. I will be using a St. Croix 4c70hmh rod blank. Thinking about running micro guides on it. it will be paired with a lowpro baitcaster running around 15lb braid. we use 1-3oz weights. We do see walleye in the +18lb range. Has anyone run them on this kind of set up (even worth it?) or have any advice on it. Thanks.
I would also like to thank you in advance and have been lurking on this site for a while now and have accumulated so much knowledge from this site. This will be my 5th rod build. Re: 4c70hmh with micros
Posted by:
Michael Danek
(192.183.51.---)
Date: November 16, 2015 04:37PM
I see no advantage for putting micros on a rod that will be using 1-3 oz weights. It might be fine, but why not just put on guides you know will work, that will pass any knot you want to use, and be done with it? Re: 4c70hmh with micros
Posted by:
bill boettcher
(---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: November 16, 2015 05:03PM
like said -- make sure you line - knots and any other swivels go though the guides Bill - willierods.com Re: 4c70hmh with micros
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: November 16, 2015 05:15PM
What you always want to do is use the proper sized guides. Generally these will be the smallest and lightest that will easily pass your line and any connections and hold up to the task at hand. This might put you at a set of micro guides, or something larger.
What you never want to do is just say, "I want to use these guides." The rod type, reel size and line type/size will tell you what you need to use. ................ Re: 4c70hmh with micros
Posted by:
Ryan Waterss
(50.125.10.---)
Date: November 16, 2015 05:36PM
Tom Kirkman Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > What you always want to do is use the proper sized > guides. Generally these will be the smallest and > lightest that will easily pass your line and any > connections and hold up to the task at hand. This > might put you at a set of micro guides, or > something larger. > > What you never want to do is just say, "I want to > use these guides." The rod type, reel size and > line type/size will tell you what you need to > use. > > ................ Thanks tom for the reply. I have read a lot on picking guides to The rod type, reel size and line type/size and I am still pretty confused as how to do it properly. (im probably making it harder then it needs to be) What I am after is trying to retain as much sensitivity as I can in the blank. With the bottom bouncing set up no knots or swivels pass through the eyes. Although ice could be a problem now that im thinking about it. Re: 4c70hmh with micros
Posted by:
bill boettcher
(---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: November 16, 2015 06:08PM
If you are going to fish in really cold weather Micros are not good Very small and will freeze up quickly
I would suggest Minima guides Thin ring and a size of 7 comes to mind Many here use them even on a lot heaver rods then what you are going to do You should get a lot of answers on them Bill - willierods.com Re: 4c70hmh with micros
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: November 16, 2015 08:33PM
I agree with Bill's comments.
Use minima double foot guides in a size 7 running guide. They will work very well and you will have an excellent rod. Be safe Re: 4c70hmh with micros
Posted by:
Ryan Waterss
(45.53.129.---)
Date: November 18, 2015 02:40PM
So this is what I was thinking
CTV4CG-12 CTV4CG-10 CTV4CG-7 running guides Cp4ct-7-5 tip top Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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