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Low frame K guide question
Posted by:
Mark Gwynne
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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? Re: Low frame K guide question
Posted by:
Jim Ising
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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. Re: Low frame K guide question
Posted by:
Lance Dupre
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Date: May 18, 2015 02:26PM
30-16-12 then sz 8 or 10 runners. Re: Low frame K guide question
Posted by:
Mark Gwynne
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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? Re: Low frame K guide question
Posted by:
Ben Hurlstone
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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. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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