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center pin rods, running guide size?
Posted by: Buzz Butters (---.dhcp.fdul.wi.charter.com)
Date: November 24, 2015 09:03PM

What size running guides do you prefer on a center pin rod (14 footer)

thanks,
Buzz

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Re: center pin rods, running guide size?
Posted by: Brian Gordon (---.15.173.75.res-cmts.t132.ptd.net)
Date: November 24, 2015 09:30PM

If its used at all during winter then size 8 is recommended.

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Re: center pin rods, running guide size?
Posted by: Buzz Butters (---.dhcp.fdul.wi.charter.com)
Date: November 25, 2015 06:07AM

Yes Brian,
Fall, winter, spring in Wisconsin
Thanks

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Re: center pin rods, running guide size?
Posted by: Jay McKnight (---.dhcp.aldl.mi.charter.com)
Date: November 25, 2015 07:49AM

My own personal rods get 7's. I'd rather deal with the ice than the tip weight. That being said, 8's are the best choice.

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Re: center pin rods, running guide size?
Posted by: Jay McKnight (---.dhcp.aldl.mi.charter.com)
Date: November 25, 2015 07:50AM

My own personal rods get 7's. I'd rather deal with the ice than the tip weight. That being said, 8's are the best choice for winter use.

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Re: center pin rods, running guide size?
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: November 25, 2015 10:42AM

For heavy icing conditions, size 10 are even better to use as a running guide.

I build a lot of winter rods and never use anything smaller than size 10 if the rod is going to be used in sub zero weather with no heat.

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