[feldermannLures]

Im thinking of ordering the parts to make my first rod but im a little confused on guide sizes. im thinking of getting a G.Loomis blank, here are the specs

Length: 6'9"
Power: medium
Action: extra fast
Tip: 4.5
Butt: .571

These are the guides i was looking at getting for it:
http://shop.mudhole.com/Shop-Our-Cat...Guides?whence=

Im not sure what size i should get and why i should get that size...any help would be appreciated!

Aaron

[Mattman]

What model blank?

What is the intended use?

What line weights will you be using?

What reel will you be using?


All are factors in selecting the right components.

[feldermannLures]

Sorry for the lack of info...
The blank im looking at is here:
http://shop.mudhole.com/Shop-Our-Cat...ss-Blanks#spin
the model number is SB811-BLEND
use: bass fishing
line weight: 12-15lb floro
using a bait casting reel

thanks again
aaron

[Mattman]

No worries.

For most Bass set ups in that class I typically go with a #12, #8, #7 and then #6's all the way out to the tip.

I spiral wrap to the reel hand side and my #6's would all be single foot guides.

If a customer wanted the guides to stay on the top I'd probably use a couple more of the smallest double foot guides and switch to single foot guides for the last couple guides.

Disclaimer *** I use Fuji guides.

[feldermannLures]

Thanks for the info, that helps alot. I like fuji guides also, seems they come on most of the top end rods.