i am in the process of building my first rod so i have nube questions will be putting a vs150 braided line on it wrapped spinning just getting confused with all the guid choices an the spacing /number of guids looking for a lay out that works an will stattic test/tweek as needed i will be fishing from shore rhode island breachways an rocky shoreline an in ct rivers also what # reel seat should i get thanks in advance their is so much to learn an im getting a bit overwelmed just trying to get the basics down

Hi William,
Take it easy, it's not rocket science. Set the handle and reelseat up so that it suits your physical attributes and prefences ie a reelseat that suits your hand size, blank and reel feet, grips made out of what you prefer, cork or eva, made of a size that suits your method and style. There are some great articles in the library on guide set up and you won't be disappointed. Guide choice is mainly a matter of preference but it needs to suit the line size you use ie stronger line needs a more substantial frame. See the post on SiC v alconite a bit further down. Most rings will handle the lines available today. After you select the bits you want and like you need to put it together correctly using good quality adhesives . There is plenty of info on all that here so do a search. See if you can find a builder in your area as that is invaluable when you are beginning and can help taking a lot of the guesswork out of it. You will quickly get better as you go, good luck with the first one.

ESFNEM Col
Port Kembla, NSW
Australia

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Google up -- tackle for such a fish ( insert type of fish ) And even where you want to fish
You will come up with a lot of info on size of rod Action lures used Good starting point

Bill - willierods.com

William,
If you look up Batson rods - they have excellent setup numbers for a new rod - which work very well for a starting point:

And Batson U - to help folks that are just starting:
[www.batsonuniversity.com]

Here are some examples of various rod setup - products, measurements etc.

[www.batsonuniversity.com]

If you have further questions, the folks at Batson are always willing to help in prouct setup. '

Be safe
Roger

William,
The VS 150 fits seats as small as 18mm.
I suggest you use a 20mm reel seat.
If you ever change to a VS200 size reel it won't fit anything less than 20mm.

I prefer the Fuji DPS style reel seats for surf spinners as well as Alconite guides.
They're both reasonably priced and excellent for this purpose.

thanks for everyons help