Robert, I was thinking the spacing was getting a bit far too...I'll throw in one more and see what happens. I gotta minimize the number of guides due to weight, or as you know, go to Titanium frames...$$$$$$$ KA-CHING!!! thanks for the input, as I will use it. Paul;
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Got some guide spacing measurments...Do these sound right for the 17' er? These are based on the first guide from the butt being 41 inches and using 16 guides. The guides will be Pac Bay Match hi-frame, or the new Forcast VS3 guides. 4, 8.83, 14.48, 20.95, 28.25, 36.38, 45.33, 55.1, 65.7, 77.13, 89.38, 102.45, 116.35, 131.08, 146.63, 163.0 Do these sound right? Any input from you more ex
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I'm putting them on a 17' float rod...I'll post my .02 after the first Steelhead!! Ha-ha.. They look like they will be durable, but hopfully not too heavy...
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Hey guys... Got some guide spacing measurments...Do thses sound right for the 17' er? These are based on the first guide from the butt being 41 inches and using 16 guides. The guides will be Pac Bay Match, hi-frame or the new Batson match guides. 4, 8.83, 14.48, 20.95, 28.25, 36.38, 45.33, 55.1, 65.7, 77.13, 89.38, 102.45, 116.35, 131.08, 146.63, 163.0 Any input from you experienced bui
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Randy, I do not have one now, but when I talk with the gent who sold it to me, I will let ya know...Take care. Paul
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Rolly...Now I understand...Thanks very much. Tom, you are right at some time the spacing would be the same...I found out the rod blank is a "SAXON", mainly sold in Canada. The blank is matte black and about a 10# rod. I have a 15' Saxon with the same line rating, and like it for AK. SOme of the rivers here are huge, and then we have lots a of small streams too. I will let ya guys k
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Rolly, (Sorry you guys for so many meassges not lumped into one) Clear the air for this rookie...I place the first guide 3-3.5" away from the tip, then add an inch to that? I'm just a dumb firefighter and trying to figure what I add an inch to. Would the next guide be 4-4.5" away from the tip then? Yes, big water here and in B.C. Thanks... Paul
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Rolly... It's a true float rod blank... Paul
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Thanks for all the input you guys-it is MUCH appreciated! It is a "Damon" does that sound right? Maybe D+M? I will find out from the guy that I bought it from. He said it was similiar to a "Colemans". Rolley...I will start with what you said as the foundation and do the static tests from there.... Thanks Gents, Paul
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Thanks Chris, thats what gut instinct told me too.
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Does anyone know rod spacing specs for a 17' float rod or where to begin? I have other specs but this is a monster float rod. Thanks much...Paul
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