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Guide suggestions
Posted by: Trace Butkovich (107.77.97.---)
Date: December 18, 2016 12:55AM

I was wondering if anybody had any guide suggestions on this blank St. Croix 8'6'' 12-25 lb. 1/2-2 lure. I would like them to be as light as possible without jumping into the titanium price point. I would like to try a spiral wrap as well and any suggestions on sizeing would be great:) thanks!

Tom
Was curious if you could point out one of your magazines that go over guide sizeing and how you determine the height and ring size and all that?

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Re: Guide suggestions
Posted by: Trace Butkovich (107.77.97.---)
Date: December 18, 2016 01:49AM

Just kidding tom I found it.

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Re: Guide suggestions
Posted by: Capt. Michael Harmon (107.77.106.---)
Date: December 18, 2016 08:07AM

Pac Bay minima4 Ti coated guides. Light, durable, cheap. Use larger running guides if you need to pass knots.

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Re: Guide suggestions
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: December 18, 2016 06:05PM

x10 on Michael's recommendation for the Pac Bay minima 4 Tic guides.

Take care

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Re: Guide suggestions
Posted by: Don @ American Tackle (---.biz.bhn.net)
Date: December 19, 2016 08:19AM

You cannot go wrong with the AirWave guides..... inexpensive, super strong, braid friendly, easy to set up, work great just like all MicroWave's

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Re: Guide suggestions
Posted by: Trace Butkovich (107.77.97.---)
Date: December 19, 2016 08:58PM

Ok thanks guys! I have another question, aluminum reel seats how do you size them to your rod? And is there a way to make sure it's gonna fit your reel before you get it?

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Re: Guide suggestions
Posted by: Capt. Michael Harmon (107.77.106.---)
Date: December 20, 2016 09:21AM

What reel are you using?

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