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Originally Posted by ProfessorM
I'm so confused  |
The old system cones line down to the smallest guide which is at the at the tip.
The "new concept" cones the line down to an intersect point 1/2-2/3 way out the blank, then runs it to the tip with small guides (they can be really tiny if you want)
The "low rider" skips the gathering guide, uses long distance and braid's lack of memory to cone the line down to a small first guide well out the rod (I think Fuji advises no closer than 47"). Low rider guides (LCSG's) also employ a more elongated shape to reduce the risk of guide looping. IF you can get the guides positioned right and avoid line slap (not a small IF) the lowrider supposedly gives you the best distance.......but leaves a long section of unsupported blank (and sharp line angle under load) between the reel and first guide. Whether that matters or not, I don't know. Reelin Rod can probably tell you.