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8 years ago
Karl Johnson
cheers for the advice now I know what to do thank you
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8 years ago
Karl Johnson
Hi Folks building an mhx s841 rod 2lb to 6lb using Fuji micro guide system should I underbind guides or not, and just overbind then thin finish and allow to soak through bindings and effectively glue the guides to blank your thoughts would be appreciated
Forum: rodboard
9 years ago
Karl Johnson
Hi Gary, Jim and Donald Thank you for your replys Gary I have seen the locking wrap article and I will definitely use that. Jim I will definitely read the article on anglers resource. I am glad I joined this rod board the help is much appreciated Merry Xmas to all Kind Regards Karl
Forum: rodboard
9 years ago
Karl Johnson
Cheers Chris all this help is great Thanks karl
Forum: rodboard
9 years ago
Karl Johnson
Hi Eric Thanks for the reply. I will be using 6lb braid and a 4 to 6lb fluorocarbon leader about 18 to 24inches long I will try the combination you suggested I just wasn't sure of the reduction train because I was reading up about these guides and came across an article on anglers resource that said that Fuji engineers recommend using KB's in the mid section as the others KT'S are prone to move
Forum: rodboard
9 years ago
Karl Johnson
Hi Folks I am new to this forum and was wondering if any body has built a rod on a MHX S841blank 2 to6lb I am wanting to use a stradic 2500FJ and Fuji kr concept guides My first selection would be a KLSG20H KLSG10H KLSG5.5M KLSG 5.5L then 5 X KBSG5 guides and an FST 5 tip Second selection KLSG20H KLSG10H KLSG5.5M KLSG 5.5M Then 3 x KBSG5 then 2 x KTSG5 guides and an FST5 Tip Any help would b
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9 years ago
Karl Johnson
Hi Folks I am new to this forum and was wondering if anybody has built on a mxh s841 2 to 6lb ul blank. I wish to use a stradic 2500fj and was also wanting to use Fuji kr concept guides 1st selection I was thinking of is KLSG20H KLSG10H KLSG5.5M KLSG5.5L then five by KBSG5 guides then an FST5 tip 2nd selection KLSG20H KLSG10H KLSG5.5M KLSG5.5L then 3 x KBSG5 then 2 by KTSG5 and an FS
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