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Guide size applications
Posted by:
Mike Colley
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Date: August 13, 2022 07:17PM
Just completed my first build of a Rx 10 7' 2" mh and I caught my first fish on it yesterday although it was a little on the short side,
I am getting ready to build a crank bait rod and my question is, I used a fuji Kw 7 as the first guide and it seems to work ok pitching and making short casts with a 3/8 oz jig and trailer on a rod you are going to cast like a cranking rod is there a standard size that should be used as a reduction guide. thanks Re: Guide size applications
Posted by:
Michael Danek
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Date: August 14, 2022 07:43AM
Many builders believe that the height of the first guide on a BC rod is more important than the size. I use the high Fuji RV6 on all mine. Many use a double foot size 10 to get the height. Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 08/14/2022 07:46AM by Michael Danek. Re: Guide size applications
Posted by:
Mike Colley
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Date: August 14, 2022 08:45AM
Michael Danek Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Many builders believe that the height of the first > guide on a BC rod is more important than the size. > I use the high Fuji RV6 on all mine. Many use a > double foot size 10 to get the height. are you wanting the line to go thru the center of the first guide Re: Guide size applications
Posted by:
Michael Danek
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Date: August 14, 2022 10:23AM
I don't even know. I just place the RV at about 19-20 inches from the reel line guide, place the runners based on a two line stress test, and test cast. If it seems like my other rods, I wrap. If it seems a little short on distance, I adjust the stripper position an inch or so and retest. I don't remember having done that in a long time.
I think the rationale for higher guides is toget the line up and in line with the reel line guide, so I expect it helps to get it more into the center than lower guides would do. Fuji has a nice video on it, but my attempt to put the link here failed. Click this link; [www.youtube.com] At about 5 minutes it covers baitcasting guides. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/14/2022 10:24AM by Michael Danek. Re: Guide size applications
Posted by:
Mike Colley
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Date: August 14, 2022 07:46PM
Thanks for the link, I thought there might be some standard to go by Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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