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running guides for slip bobbers?
Posted by:
Gary Weber
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Date: August 06, 2023 05:24PM
I was wondering if any of you have thoughts on if Fuji style KT-KB guides might be better (worse or about the same) than regular runners to pass bobber stops or knots? I am intending to use with 8 lb. mono or 8 lb fireline. Will probably use size 6 guides and tip top.
Thanks for any suggestions. Re: running guides for slip bobbers?
Posted by:
Norman Miller
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Date: August 06, 2023 06:00PM
Depends on the size of the bobber stop knot or bobber stop you use. The bigger the knot or the stop the bigger the running guide you need. I use beads with very small holes and this allows for the knot to be smaller. A size 6 runner will work for most medium to small stopper knots. However, will need to empirically determine which size runner work best for the size knots and/or stoppers you are using. What’s small to you may not be small to you and vice versa.
Norm Re: running guides for slip bobbers?
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: August 06, 2023 06:53PM
I've had good luck with your size line down to 4 mm guides. Like Norm said, you use what fits in your situation. Re: running guides for slip bobbers?
Posted by:
Gary Weber
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Date: August 06, 2023 07:08PM
Thanks Norm and Spencer. I think a more pointed (picky) question would be: would you use a Fuji KT-KB style, Seaguide XOG-N---XOG-W, or would you use Fuji L, Seaguide MKG-XMG runners for slip bobbers? Re: running guides for slip bobbers?
Posted by:
Norman Miller
(Moderator)
Date: August 06, 2023 07:56PM
Since most slip bobber rods are lighter powered rods, I normally use the SeaGuide MKG runners. For their size they have a larger ID than ceramic guides, plus they are light and inexpensive.
Norm Re: running guides for slip bobbers?
Posted by:
Gary Weber
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Date: August 07, 2023 07:56AM
Thanks Norm. That is what I was looking for.
Gary Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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