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My next will be a carp float rod
Posted by:
Tolo Mentes
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Date: February 26, 2024 08:22AM
Hello, guys!
I'm planning my next custom rod and this will be a carp float rod. My plan is to use: Sportex Exclusive Floatblank 12ft 10-30g Anyone tested this blank? What do you think about it? Now I have some other questions: - What do you think about American Tackle Vortex Air SS guides? - How many and what sizes of guides do I need? - Is there any good FUJI alternative? - cork vs. duplon grip? - i'm a beginner so I'm not planning to do my own cork grips from cork rings - American Tackle 1K Carbon Reel Seat - is a good option or do you have any better recommendation? - Is there any good FUJI alternative? That's all for now! :) Thank you so much for your help! Re: My next will be a carp float rod
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: February 27, 2024 08:46PM
Fuji remains dedicated to ceramic guide rings. Thus there is no alternative in a Fuji project. But they remain the most copied guide manufacturer of all time.... and for good reason. The American Tackle Vortex Air guides are a lightweight guide that will do the job for you. Don't be fooled by their light appearance - they'll hold up to what you want to do.
Cork would be my choice over any EVA grip. There are many good pre-formed cork grips available, provided you can find the size and shape you want. ............. Re: My next will be a carp float rod
Posted by:
Tolo Mentes
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Date: February 28, 2024 06:18AM
Tom,
Thank you for your reply! May I ask you what sizes of guides do you suggest? What do you think about that combination: Double Foot: 30/20/16/12/10/8 Single Foot: 7/6/6/6/6 Tip: 8 Regards! Re: My next will be a carp float rod
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: February 28, 2024 09:08AM
You don't need all those different sizes. No rod would require more than 3 different sizes. A butt guide, intermediate guide and then all the same size running guides.
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Posted by:
Tolo Mentes
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Date: February 29, 2024 01:56AM
Thank you, Tom!
So what would be your size recommendation? It's starting with 30 OK or this is too big? Re: My next will be a carp float rod
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: February 29, 2024 08:44AM
That I can't tell you. The butt guide size is dependent on your reel size and line type and size.
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