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2 years ago
Paul Kinion
Hi Mark, I read "Theory of the KR Concept" . You and it helped me decide on a guide set. I ordered KL 25H, 12H, & 7M, six KB 7, 1 KT 7 and MG 8 for the tip top. A new Penn Conflict 5000 is on its way as well. I should be able to catch a fish with that. Happy New Year everybody. Paul
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2 years ago
Paul Kinion
Thankyou Michael, Joel and Mark, This year's Springs trip convinced me I needed to beef up my arsenal. I do own and like an Abu Garcia bait caster but I think I'm a better caster with my spinning equipment and I like the reel on the bottom. I have a 1000 and 3000 size spinning reel so I'm considering 4000 or 5000 sized reels. Thanks for talking me out of the MN guides. I wondered how guide co
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2 years ago
Paul Kinion
Hi Mark, I sent you an email, let me know if you don't get it. I agree that building your own "SIMPLY ENHANCES THE EXPERIENCE". It's been 25 years since I've built a fishing pole and I'm sure the materials have changed. I was leaning towards the Fuji MN series. The two footed guide seemed strong. I've had trouble with the one footed types in the Boundary Waters getting bent. You str
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2 years ago
Paul Kinion
I just bought a Bushido BU-SWB3K8-2/30-50 Musky/Pike spinning rod blank and am looking for advice on what guide set I should use as well as the tip top. I intend to use it from a canoe or shore in the Boundary Waters of northern Minnesota this Spring. My primary targets are Lake Trout and Northern Pike. The rod blank is 8', two piece, Extra Heavy, Fast, and is rated for 30 to 50 lbs. How many, an
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