50MM (WHY)

[pbadad]

With the advent of braided line, concept guide systems etc, what is everyones opinion on the use of a 50MM stripper guide in future builds? Yes I see where mono and big spool reels this still is a possibility. I have one opinion: Say a larger spool reel w/ braid on a concept design shorter rod length, say 9-9.6'. Bringing the stripper closer allows less bunching of runners and puts the stripper 50MM closer to reel and makes use of the power of the butt. What is everyones thoughts?

[Saltheart]

Lots of guys still fishing 25 lb Ande on huge Penn reels. Many other combinations of line and reels in that general direction.

No concept build will use a 50 with braided line. They might go high frame but not big ringed.Even on a 9 foot rod , a "concept" build has the gathering guide pretty far out. If its not , its not really a concept build.

The biggest reason for big guides is that the user desides his fishing needs require it.