11' - 3/4 build ???

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Re: 11' - 3/4 build ???

Posted by: Ron Schneider (---.mid.dyn.suddenlink.net)

Date: February 23, 2019 07:59AM

I think Herb has it right.
Size 1/0 1 foot are a pretty small opening, different from a snake guide.
The smallest single foot closed loop I would use is size 1,
except maybe on a 2 wt with no knots to clear.
Sometimes I think we carry the "smaller is better" idea on guides a little too far.
The rod still has to fish and cast properly.
The old adage "using the smallest guide that will still pass line and knots smoothly" still applies.

Best wishes,
Ron Schneider
Schneider's Rod Shop
Mountain Home, Arkansas
[www.schneidersrods.com]
mtnron40@yahoo.com
870-424-3381

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