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 Micro guides
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05/29/12 03:37 PM
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Fishman12
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What are the purpose of the micro guides on some rods. I have been wondering about them for a while. are there any advantages to using them
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Re: Micro guides
[Re: Fishman12]
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05/29/12 03:40 PM
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onthebank
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They are designed to increase sensativity and casting distance. I bought a micro guide rod back in February and love it. I can't say that I'm going to be like some and replace every rod I own with them but so far it has been a good purchase. My standard guide rods still work just fine too.
Last edited by onthebank; 05/29/12 03:41 PM.
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Re: Micro guides
[Re: Fishman12]
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05/29/12 03:46 PM
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Hole Shot
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I have both. Love the sensativity in them. Draw back is they are not as durable as standard guides. I had two guides break off while hauling in a fish out of a Lake Fork stump and they tend to bend easy.
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Re: Micro guides
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05/29/12 03:48 PM
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Iron Man
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I made a similar post. The guides improve sensitivity, increase castingdistance. And people say the smaller guides are easier in the rod boxes.
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Re: Micro guides
[Re: Fishman12]
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05/29/12 03:53 PM
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wackEmaster
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best thing you can do is get some rod sox for them. W0hile transporting or putting them in a rod box these will protect them and will help the longevity of the guides and rod. Definitely worth the little extra money to protect your investment.
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Re: Micro guides
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05/29/12 04:24 PM
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Dixon3131
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I learned the hard way....when you have to break off make sure you just cut your line, dont pull to break. If you do you will lose an eye.
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