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guide layout
Posted by: curtis drumm (---.hsd1.md.comcast.net)
Date: February 05, 2016 08:09PM

I have two mhx ssp903 rods I bought on a whim super price mounts back, finaly decided to build them\
into trout trolling rods, I would like to spirole wrap these.
I cant find a sajested guide layout for a spirol. S-Glass MHX SSP903, 7' 6" 6-12 lb.

Any input would be appreciated on a starting point layout.

Thanke you as always

Curt Drumm

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Re: guide layout
Posted by: Jay Dubay (---.try.wideopenwest.com)
Date: February 06, 2016 11:34AM

I would call mudhole or MHX if you can't sort it out. Jaa

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Re: guide layout
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: February 06, 2016 12:37PM

At some point you'll need to learn how to figure out guide spacing rather than relying on suggested spacings or factory lay-outs. There are several good guide lay out articles in the online library here.

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Re: guide layout
Posted by: curtis drumm (---.hsd1.md.comcast.net)
Date: February 06, 2016 07:50PM

I have until reacently I have only built fly rods, my first was 1962 I was 9 my dad tought me. my first fly I tied when I was 5.

sorry your right I do need to learn it in the maner that you sajest it is truly the right way , I gess im getting lazy in my upper years.

Curt

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Re: guide layout
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: February 06, 2016 09:53PM

Here
Read and learn -- [www.rodbuilding.org]

Bill - willierods.com

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