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guide spacing
Posted by:
Paul Abbott
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Date: November 14, 2003 10:18PM
I'm looking for suggestions for guide spacing on a 7'6" light hot shot rod. I plan on using a casting reel seat with a ten inch butt grip. I have never built this type of rod before and I am looking for a place to start with guide spacing. I'd also like to hear your suggestions on guide sizes. Thanks in advance ! Re: guide spacing
Posted by:
John A. Woods
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Date: November 14, 2003 11:11PM
What I would do is to go to a web site that has guide spacing chart on it. (like Mud Hole) Then tape your guides on the rod place your reel the rod and run the line through the guides, pull the line (like setting the hook or fighting a fish) see if the line touches the rod blank any where if so move guides untill the line doesn't touch any where. I hope this helps you. Woody Re: guide spacing
Posted by:
Skeet Bennett
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Date: November 15, 2003 05:28PM
I would also look into concept spacing for guides on a rod of this type. I just built a 7' casting rod using this system and it turned out great and fishes like a dream. Mudhole has some information on the Fuji concept spacing and guide sizes on their web site and Tom Kirkman covers it in his book. Thanks Tom, I'm not sure I'll ever go back to a more traditional spacing system. Re: guide spacing
Posted by:
Coby D. Nirider
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Date: November 16, 2003 07:52PM
I built a rod like the one you describe but I Spiral Wrapped it. If you are interested in the spacing for this setup, let me know. Coby Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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