Looking for recommendations for guide kits, that will possibly be used with braided line, it will be both spinning and casting, for bass fishing. I don't want to break the bank, but want something that is durable and will last, I am pretty tough on rods and guides.

thank you for any ideas and suggestions

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/09/2023 11:50AM by Terry Fude.

I am not a rod builder. However every rod I have made for me I use the American Tackle microwave guides.

According to my research Fuji K series guides are really good too.

Hard to argue against Fuji Alconites or Alps Zirconia. I’ve also used CRB pro and elite guides with great success. I’d shy away from a kit. You can usually build your own guide train for cheaper and good chance it’ll be better. The only time I’d go with a kit would be for Microwaves especially on bass rods.

All would be right around the same cost depending on frame material.. But If you’re wanting a budget minded kit, id highly recommend the CRB elites.



Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 06/11/2023 01:56PM by Evan Cobb.

I like CRB LZRs

Thank you

Fuji all the way! SS Alconite is a great value.

I would stay away from CRB. I ordered two sets and they were so bad. Crooked feet and no consistency. I had to grind and bend them to get them to work.

I've used 100 Fuji guides in the past 2 years and they were perfect.