CTS Striper guide distance from reel

[berlix]

Can I ask one more question? I will then go away and build this thing!

The spacing of the guides per the Fuji formula came out like this:
tip to first guide:17.685cm or 6.96".

first guide to second guide:20.25cm or 7.97".

second guide to third guide:25.65cm or 10.09".

third guide to forth guide:28.22cm or 11.11".

forth guide to fifth guide:33.62cm or 13.25".

fifth guide to sixth guide: 44.82cm or 17.66".

sixth guide to Choker guide: 50.63cm or 19.93".

Do you feel I am ok with only 7 guides?
Is the spacing to great?
Should I add one more small guide up near the tip?

thanks again

[billr87]

built it the way you want as it is your rod. you asked for advice. you got it. some was good, some not so good. make your choice and go with it.

[rchipbrown]

"size 20 is much to small to be used with a spinner"

Smaller is better with braid. Controlling the line quickly and aggressively is the key to maximizing distance.

7 guides does not seem like enough for a 13+ ft rod low-rider braid spinner.

[william1]

Sorry to disagree with you guys . there are several different ways to build this rod depending on what you want. For a rod like yours you have to do a weight distribution test this will tell how far apart to put the guides.and the how many guides you will need for the job depending on the length of the rod. As far as guides are concerned some are heavier than others, and some are multi purpose. My favorite site is rodbuilding.org its run by IMHO one of the most informed builders in the country Tom Kirkman , He and his site will answer all your questions regards. IMHO cookbook recipes will not give you the maximum performance rod you are looking for.....regards