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Alps guides
Posted by: Dennis Herold (---.dsl.atmc.net)
Date: December 07, 2019 06:00PM

Building a old stock 2pc Ugly Stik 15/40 lb class. It is gone to be a Spinning Rod. Thinking of using Alps XPBVDTLG was wondering if this is a good choice. Thanks for your feedback

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Re: Alps guides
Posted by: Grant Darby (---.prod-infinitum.com.mx)
Date: December 08, 2019 01:08PM

Not sure what the 'T' stands for but those guides should work ok. Might be a bit light for 40, but great for 30 down. SS316 stainless, black frame, recessed alum. oxide ring. The T might be titanium....you really need that?

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Re: Alps guides
Posted by: roger wilson (---)
Date: December 08, 2019 05:57PM

Dennis,
Are you sure that you have all of the letters correct in your guide naming:

[www.alpstackle.com]

I do not see such a guide in the Alps guide listing.

Take care

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Re: Alps guides
Posted by: James Taylor (---.wavecable.com)
Date: December 09, 2019 10:30AM

Dennis, yes the VD XPBVDLG (the T is a mistype) guides would be fine for a 40lb class rod.

Roger when talking about ALPS in North America refer to our Batson catalog and our www.alpsforcast.com website on part numbers – we don’t always use the same part numbers as the ALPS factory does.

James Taylor
Batson Enterprises
BatsonEnterprises.com | RainShadowRodBlanks.com | ALPSForeCast.com | Build2Fish.com

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