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fuji kr concept guides
Posted by: Karl Johnson (---.lns6.pie.bigpond.net.au)
Date: December 14, 2014 10:30PM

Hi Folks
I am new to this forum and was wondering if any body has built a rod on a MHX S841blank 2 to6lb
I am wanting to use a stradic 2500FJ and Fuji kr concept guides
My first selection would be a KLSG20H KLSG10H KLSG5.5M KLSG 5.5L then 5 X KBSG5 guides and an FST 5 tip
Second selection KLSG20H KLSG10H KLSG5.5M KLSG 5.5M Then 3 x KBSG5 then 2 x KTSG5 guides and an FST5 Tip
Any help would be much appreciated
Cheers
Karl

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Re: fuji kr concept guides
Posted by: Eric MONTACLAIR (---.fbx.proxad.net)
Date: December 15, 2014 12:41AM

What line do you will be using ?
For me your guide size sélection is on the heavy side.
KLH 16, KLH8, KLM 5.5 and KT4 running will be better.
No need to use KB on this rod KT are strong enough.

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Eric
[www.emfishing.fr]

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Re: fuji kr concept guides
Posted by: Karl Johnson (---.lns6.pie.bigpond.net.au)
Date: December 15, 2014 01:35AM

Hi Eric
Thanks for the reply. I will be using 6lb braid and a 4 to 6lb fluorocarbon leader about 18 to 24inches long
I will try the combination you suggested I just wasn't sure of the reduction train because I was reading up about these guides and came across an article on anglers resource that said that Fuji engineers recommend using KB's in the mid section as the others KT'S are prone to movement because of the pressure placed on the guides in this section.
So I just wanted information fro experienced rod builders.
So again thank you greatly appreciated
Cheers
Karl

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Re: fuji kr concept guides
Posted by: chris short (101.172.255.---)
Date: December 15, 2014 05:18AM

16 train should be fine, I always use atleast one kb guide

CKR

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Re: fuji kr concept guides
Posted by: Karl Johnson (---.lns6.pie.bigpond.net.au)
Date: December 15, 2014 07:26AM

Cheers Chris
all this help is great
Thanks
karl

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Re: fuji kr concept guides
Posted by: Gary Weber (---.241.113.253.4wbi.net)
Date: December 15, 2014 08:28AM

Hi Karl,
You may want to use the locking wrap (an article is in the library above) on the small guides to keep them in place. I have had small guides pull out in the past, but not since using a locking wrap.

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Re: fuji kr concept guides
Posted by: Jim Ising (---.dyn.centurytel.net)
Date: December 15, 2014 12:19PM

16, 8, 5.5M for sure. I always use a KB. Try this link [anglersresource.net] . It outlines the latest method for building a "perfect" KR Concept rod and it requires only 4 simple steps.

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Re: fuji kr concept guides
Posted by: Donald R Campbell (---.lsanca.fios.verizon.net)
Date: December 15, 2014 02:14PM

Jim,

Thank you.

Your posts are always so Informative and Greatly appreciated!

Don Campbell
don@sensorfishingrods.com

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Re: fuji kr concept guides
Posted by: Karl Johnson (---.lns6.pie.bigpond.net.au)
Date: December 15, 2014 08:32PM

Hi Gary, Jim and Donald
Thank you for your replys Gary I have seen the locking wrap article and I will definitely use that.
Jim I will definitely read the article on anglers resource.
I am glad I joined this rod board the help is much appreciated
Merry Xmas to all
Kind Regards
Karl

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