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Low frame K guide question
Posted by: Mark Gwynne (---.lnse2.cha.bigpond.net.au)
Date: May 18, 2015 03:08AM

I'm looking to build my own heavy popping rod and wanted to try K frames. I was looking at a K guide train of 40L then 25, 16, then 12s.
How does this sound compared to a more traditional 40, 30, 20, 16, 12s route?

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Re: Low frame K guide question
Posted by: Jim Ising (---.dyn.centurytel.net)
Date: May 18, 2015 09:17AM

A three guide reduction train would be very common nowadays. Start with a 30 stripper and go from there. Many, many rods are being built that way.

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Re: Low frame K guide question
Posted by: Lance Dupre (---.mycingular.net)
Date: May 18, 2015 02:26PM

30-16-12 then sz 8 or 10 runners.

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Re: Low frame K guide question
Posted by: Mark Gwynne (---.lnse2.cha.bigpond.net.au)
Date: May 18, 2015 06:06PM

I should have mentioned when I stated heavy, I'm talking about 100lb braid.
Would the increased reduction still work?

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Re: Low frame K guide question
Posted by: Ben Hurlstone (---.cluster-m.websense.net)
Date: May 18, 2015 11:44PM

don't go for a 30 stripper, its too small.

start with 40 and make it a high frame and don't go any smaller than 16's. 12's are too small for these rods and knots will catch.

ive worked with a few really talented GT fisherman to refine my rods and a large stripper and large running guide/tip is a must.

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