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spence · 04-16-2004, 06:44 PM

I'm swapping my Slammer 560 with a 706Z and have it spooled with 30 lb fireline. With the monster size spool, should I really have an extra large size first guide, or should I be ok with the 40 on my rod? It's a 10' 1208, so there is a decent distance between the reel and first guide...

thanks,

-spence

04-16-2004, 06:44 PM	#1
spence Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: RI Posts: 21,463	How important is the first guide size with braid? I'm swapping my Slammer 560 with a 706Z and have it spooled with 30 lb fireline. With the monster size spool, should I really have an extra large size first guide, or should I be ok with the 40 on my rod? It's a 10' 1208, so there is a decent distance between the reel and first guide... thanks, -spence