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Guide Spacing - Fly Rod
Posted by: Phillip L. Pierceall (---)
Date: September 04, 2021 08:25AM

I am Building a 9' 8wt MHX Fly rod (Mudhole Turn-Key Kit) first build. I will be using the rod for light saltwater application. I have read and watched youtube videos on guide spacing but am wanting to see if there are any other theories that I may have missed. Just trying to be efficient as possible with this build. Thank you in advance.

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Re: Guide Spacing - Fly Rod
Posted by: Phil Ewanicki (---)
Date: September 04, 2021 08:45AM

The "best" guide spacing varies with the diameter and flexibility of the line being used. Best spacing even varies with ambient temperature, which makes a noticeable difference in fly line flexibility. You can try to "tune" your guide spacing to a particular environment and line. I copy the spacing used by company-built rods with guides spaced for general use. BTW: I think you will be pleased with the rod blank you have selected.

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Re: Guide Spacing - Fly Rod
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: September 04, 2021 08:50AM

Here are a couple articles that may help you:

[www.rodbuilding.org]

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