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12 wt fly rod
Posted by:
Michael Collier
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Date: May 23, 2018 04:04PM
I'm building a 12 wt fly rod. I'm planning to use Pac Bay Mimma 4 as guides a 16mm stripper then a 12 and then single foot 7s the rest of the way or would I be better off with single footed 8s? Thanks Mike Re: 12 wt fly rod
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: May 23, 2018 04:52PM
For the very minor difference in weight, I might go ahead and use the 8's. These are very light guides to begin with, certainly lighter than snakes with the same line size opening.
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Posted by:
Bill Sidney
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Date: May 23, 2018 10:57PM
when you talk about 12 WT I am not sold on single foot on a heavy fly rod , personal , William Sidney AK Re: 12 wt fly rod
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: May 24, 2018 10:42AM
A 12 wt. fly rod has about the same power as a medium power steelhead blank, more than enough strength in a single foot guide. Re: 12 wt fly rod
Posted by:
Phil Ewanicki
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Date: May 24, 2018 01:18PM
I suspect the greatest amount of guide damage occurs not while fishing but during transportation, storage, and rigging. Durability of guides and their attachment is likely more critical than weight, looks, or performance for a significant share of anglers and custom-rod buyers. Re: 12 wt fly rod
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: May 24, 2018 05:24PM
If you want more durability, you can always utilize the Minimas in their low frame casting version. Still very, very light.
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