Micro Guides or Standard????

[007Hookem]

I know there is a boat load of knowledge and experience here at NJF, so I ask...What are the advantages/disadvantages to using micro guides on a casting rod as opposed to traditional guides. I ask because I'm about to build my first rod and am on the fence. Rod to be built is a 7'6" 12-20# casting rod .

[Garone Custom Rods]

Advantages are lighter weight, and increased sensativity and power. This is because when properly laid out you will use more guides and the line will follow a curve closer to that of the blanks natural curve. Disadvantages are knot clearance, guides are more prone to getting bent or broken.

[JerseyCoast]

I agree with Garone.

We have always used more, when it comes to our rods. The problem with using more guides has always been the weight you add to the blank, which will cause some issues. Micro Guides are lighter, so you dont see as much of a problem. You are not limited to Micro Guides though, depending on the rod your building. You may be able to add more guides, depending on the type of blank your using.


Look up Fuji Concept Spacing, to see some more images, videos and charts about how more guides can be better. I know many guys feel less guides cause less resistance, but if you lay the rod out correctly, you will see some BIG advantages to using more guides! I still say the best rod you can find is an "Inline rod" where the line is actually inside of the blank and allows the blank to do 100% of the work. But, these rods never took off and were quickly discontinued, except for Sabiki Bait Rods.

[beerbelly]

micro guides to light for that sizes rod, fugi alconite or ring lock

[007Hookem]

Thanks for the info....looks like a static test is the best way to find out. Thanks again