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Originally Posted by rstumpf
if im building a rod would their be a time where alconite guides would not be good , or is it a good hardness to handle most any line?
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For most all freshwater applications, Alconites are just fine. Probably the best bang for the buck in the world of guides today.
I don't use many of them. Most of my rods are pretty high dollar rods and a $20 set of guides isn't really fitting on a $400+ rod. SiC's or titanium framed SiC's are what I use the most of. Gold Cermet occasionally.
SiC's in the same frames as the Alconites are 15% lighter than the Alconites. Titanium framed SiC's are 30% lighter than Alconites. A very noticable weight reduction.
