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5 years ago

Mark Danner

1. Re: Wrong stripper guide on a custom build.

Thanks John, you are right I am looking for something that is not there. Sometimes i get so wrapped up in to numbers and specs that i don't see what is in front of me. Lol
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5 years ago

Mark Danner

2. Re: Wrong stripper guide on a custom build.

Spencer Phipps Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You're overthinking it, don't fix what isn't > broke. Have you tried mono, or fluoro on it? Will > you ever? That may be when you start noticing > something you don't like since your using a 4000 > reel. Yeah I will never switch to mono or fluoro on this setup. I specifically got it for a spi
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5 years ago

Mark Danner

3. Re: Wrong stripper guide on a custom build.

herb canter Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > That being said i also agree with everybody else, > keep the rod and be happy , a 20 instead of a 16 > is no big deal . Only if you were very very > specific in your instructions to use a size 16 > stripper would i bother to say something . The > builder is going the smart route by usin
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5 years ago

Mark Danner

4. Re: Wrong stripper guide on a custom build.

Donald, I definitely agree. I am leaning towards if it ain't broke don't fix it. I guess I was just wondering if maybe I was missing something. The more I learn it seems like ring height and placement is more important than the diameter...within reason. What are the issues with having a stripper guide that was too small? Just line slap on the blank? Or could the line actually tangle on the
Forum: rodboard

5 years ago

Mark Danner

5. Wrong stripper guide on a custom build.

So far I have gotten 2 rods custom built through a local builder. He is not new to the game and has been doing it for like 15 years. Well I am to the point where I want a 3rd rod and I am working with him on the specs. He told me the guide train sizes that he plans to use. To get an idea of the guide sizes I started comparing one of the custom rods he built to the guide height chart on Angler
Forum: rodboard

6 years ago

Mark Danner

6. Re: 9’ Snook Rod

Check out United Composites GUSA series. The US 90 Mega fits your application (20-40lb, 1-5oz, MF action). Butt is .796 on that blank.
Forum: rodboard

6 years ago

Mark Danner

7. Re: New build with Fuji Torzite guides

Great info. Thanks everyone.
Forum: rodboard

6 years ago

Mark Danner

8. New build with Fuji Torzite guides

I am getting a new rod built on a United Composites UC 83H (10-25lb, 1/4 - 1 1/2 oz). It is going to be paired with a new Sustain FI 4k reel and 15lb braid. I am going overboard for the heck of it and want Fuji Torzite KL-H guides. From what I have read about the torzites is that I can drop down to 16, 8, 5.5 size guides and the ID should be similar to 20, 10, 5.5 SiC guides. Is that correct
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