How to Select Guides and Set Up Guide Trains

Today we’re going to be discussing everything that you need to know about How to Select Guides and Set Up Guide Trains with Mike Garone, of Garone Custom Rods and Tackle.

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Guides and Guide Trains

Various styles and their advantages/disadvantages

• Single foot
• Double foot
• Roller
• etc.

Materials and the pros and cons

• Stainless steel
• Coated steel
• Titanium
• Is there a best finish for fishing rod guides?

What to consider when ordering guides

• Application
• Best fishing rod guides for braided lines
• Best fishing rod guides for saltwater
• frame material
• Application

Why is setting up the perfect guide train important?

Pros and cons to each guide train:

1. Conventional Guide Train

2. New Guide Concept

3. Micro Guide Train

4. Spiral or Acid Wrap Guide Train

5. Double-Footed Guide Train

6. Single-Footed Guide Train