blll Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 I'm intrigued by the videos using the "Micro Wave" style spinning guides that Doug Hannon pioneered several years ago. But I've never seen or heard of anyone building with them or even using a rod with them. Nor have I even seen a rod built with them. It seems to me that if they were all that good, using them would have become more mainstream. Any experience building with them or casting with them? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilpdriverrat Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 They work VERY well and are very easy to set up. No real drawbacks with performance. The only drawback is that they must be purchased as a "Package" but the first to (closest to the reel) are the only ones that really set it apart. The first one really, as it has the "double guide", while the second is at the right height/ring diameter for their system. I do not like their running guides so I typically use my own choice of running guides paired with the first 2 from the kits. I also prefer the "Airwave" version that does not have ceramic inserts so that I can reduce weight. There are a few factory rods that utilize the concept, carrot stix, castaway, enigma to name a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYLakeLunker Posted February 4, 2018 Report Share Posted February 4, 2018 They are actually used quite often and work great. If you go on facebook groups such as the custom rod builders guild, you’l see they are used a whole lot. I typically only build with the Microwaves or Fuji guides. You’ll also see several factory rods using them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washougal Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) My MW guide builds on a steelhead rod are exactly 1/2 the weight of a standard NCG setup, not the hot setup for freezing weather fishing. Edited February 8, 2018 by Washougal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 I noticed today that Aaron Martin was using that type eye on his drop shot rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 I found a rod that had the eyes after I watched them on "Hunt for Big Fish" by Larry Dahlberg. I got two rods, from Acadamy Sports, equal in every way, except for the eyes. I then tested them on a big field to see how far and accurate they would cast. I found the eyes to be equal in accuracy and cast about 20% further. Now two rods do not a scientific test make, but, if I were to make my own spinning rod, that would be the eyes I would use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 One local builder swears by them. He claims he can cast further with them too. I fished with him a couple times and I didn't see it, but I have been using spinning tackle my whole life. I might just be a better caster than he is. I'd be open to find out if he's right though. I did notice he didn't have his reels as full as I like mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
