Question For You Rod Builders

[Mitch f]

If money was no concern and you were building your dream casting rod, what kind of guides would you put on it?

[Bruegy]

I've never really gone too in depth with researching guides, I use Fuji most often and like them..

[fishinwrench]

Fuji or PacBay SIC are what I use. But I'm kinda ol'school when it comes to my rods. That said... if you're building on a good blank there's nowhere to cut corners, so go with the best stuff you can afford.

Nothing kills the build worse than some low grade cork, a cheap real seat, or cheesy guides.

[am4mu]

Me personally titanium ringlock. I'm kinda partial to Alps, Fuji and American tackle. But that is just my preference. Lots of good stuff out there.

[rps]

I use the Recoil titanium micro guides, tied in a spiral wrap.

[am4mu]

Recoil titanium micro's in a spiral wrap. Good point! An excellent choice!!

[Feathers and Fins]

Mitch, that is simple if price wasn't a problem http://calstarrods.net/ I would order at least 8 rods without blinking.

[5bites]

I'd probably use these: http://www.mudhole.com/Rod-Building/Artus-Micro-Guides/NIRLMG-TITAN-RingLock-Micro-Guides

I don't recommend the recoil guides especially on a casting rod. Maybe on a light spinning rod. I'd only use them if a customer was bent on using them.

[rps]

I'd probably use these: http://www.mudhole.com/Rod-Building/Artus-Micro-Guides/NIRLMG-TITAN-RingLock-Micro-Guides

I don't recommend the recoil guides especially on a casting rod. Maybe on a light spinning rod. I'd only use them if a customer was bent on using them.

5bites: not looking to argue. Instead I want information. Whart is your objection? I have used a St. Croix blank tied with recoil micros in spiral fashion for over a year now. It is my topwater rod, and regular readers here know i fish topwater. So far, so great for me. What am I missing?

[dtrs5kprs]

Any $ o.k. = Recoils. Have them on a St Croix Legend Elite, and 3 GLX Loomis sticks. Fish them with mono, fluoro, braid, anything you can spool. Fast baits and slow.

Mostly build with Fuji Alconites, concept style. Have lately started using some Batson Forecast for more "everyday" rods, and have been impressed so far. Went there b/c my favorite Ned Rig rod is a St Croix Eyecon walley rod, wrapped with Forecasts.