Thanks Norm. Most likely I will return the 4W guides and get the KB5 instead.
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12 - 15 lbs mono line will be using on my 8 foot rod. The choke guide will be KB 6. I just accidentally ordered a few of Pacific Bay fly guides size 4w. It is really tiny. If it is too small, I will return it and exchange for KB5. Thanks, Johnny
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Quick question. Is size 4 too small for the runner? -Johnny
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Hi Mark, I will post my progress in a few weeks. I still have a few surf, bass, fly blanks to build, and plenty questions to ask. Thank you so much! Johnny
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Hi Mark, I like your approach using bright colored thread or string running through the guides to get the possible straightest line. Right now, I don't have a lot fo different size of guides on hand to test it, but I plan to get some in the next few weeks. Also, I will check out article on spiral-wrap. Your guys are very helpful and I will let you know if I run into any issue. Thanks!
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Hi Mark, Thanks, I will try your method. I still have a lot learn regarding the spiral wrap. Johnny
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Hi Roger, Thank you for the advice. I never build a spiral wrapper rod before. This will be the first time. I will start with KW 20, then KW 16 (at 90 degree), 12 (at 180 degree) and 8 all the way. I will the do the static test and make sure no line between first and second stripper guides rubbing against the blank. Johnny
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Hi Nick and Mark, Thank you for your advice. The butt of the NFC blank is under 0.7". You guys are right, size 24 real seat is a little big for this blank. I will go with either size 20 or 22. Mark, it is a really good suggestion to use the KW guides. I have been using KW guides for all my casting rods. It will be fun to try KW guides on this blank with spiral-wrap. I apprec
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I just bought a NFC Pelagic 704 blank. It is a 7 footer and rated 15-40 lbs. I am using it for fishing rock fish, ling cod and may be salmon. Pretty much a light duty boat rod and pairs with Shimano TLD 25/30 reel. The real seat I am going to use is size 24. Will it be overkilled for a 4/0 reel? Also, I am planning to use the Fuji HB heavy duty guide size 25, 16 and 8 as the stripping gu
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Hi Tom, Cool! That solve my issue. Thanks, Johnny
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I will be building a 7'2" rod for baitcasting. My baitcasting reel is Daiwa Zillion with 10lbs mono. My question is how do I calculate the choke guide distance. Is it the same way as spinning reel? If so, which measurement of the reel spool do I read from? The horizontal side (where the line guide is moving) or side plate diameter? I can't find any video or article using NGC with baitc
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