Just looking for high quality flor cork rings. I know it's a regular challenge but is anyone aware if Golden Witch is starting up again in 2024. They have rings still listed in inventory but obviously have been on hiatus since 2022.
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Perfect. Thank you. I had no argument for doing it other than saw a few posts where guys mentioned they do it. 100% understand Tom's logic but just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something.
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I've seen some posts suggesting using a tip top guide 1/2 size to 1 size larger ring. For example in my saltwater builds I will use size 8 running guides. Was planning to use a size 8 tip top. Would builders typically upsize to a size 10, more "case by case" depending on line, shooting head, etc., or otherwise not very common?
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Got it. Will order and give it a try. Thank you.
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Thanks Tom. I'll play around with size/experiment. For starters will take a pair of calipers to the 4wt and 5wt floating lines.
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Thanks Herb. I'll reevaluate. Appreciate your input.
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Thanks Tom. Gonna use doubles for the 1/2 positions. Likely exclusively floating lines so will try the 5s and see if they will work. Appreciate the insight.
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I'm still a novice and a lot of really good info on the forum but can't find much on single leg Fuji running guides. Gonna do both a 5wt and 4 wt rod build and have limited experience regarding guides and sizes for freshwater. Also, if it makes sense I do prefer single foot Fuji where applicable over snake running guides. Research suggests for the 5 wt TLKWTG size 12 and TLKWTG size
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Thank you. Think I'll stick with the TKWTG to be safe.
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Thanks Tom. I'd say more often then not Fluro/mono 60 or 80 lbs. will be leader. In terms of guides, like you I was thinking 1st three although not sure they qualify as 'high frame" - TKWTG 20 (28.6mm), 16 (21.2mm) and 10 (14.6mm). Then size 8 running guides. The N frame 8 was 12 mm in height. The TKWTG 8 is 12.3 mm and the newer and lighter TLKWTG 8 is 12mm - lighter but don't know
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Gonna build two 14 weights for Bluefin tuna fishing on the west coast. Fish could be over 100 lbs. - gotta take what you can get. Blank is both "castable" and fish "fightable". Starting with Fuji TKWTG. Typically I would transition into TKTTG (used to use TLSG) for running guides. Should I stick with double foot for running guides and continue with TKWTG and not con
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Got it. Thank you.
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Tried to order some mandrels from Bingham. Initially got response to my email but took a few days. Now completely unresponsive by email and phone - several attempts. Does anyone know if they are in business? Thanks, Joe
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