This is exactly the question I was looking for. That blank, cork tape grip, no reel seat, recoil guides along the lines of numbskulls second suggestion. I was thinking 30 as a first guide with 10s at the end. I definetly think the weight of the guides affects the recovery rate of the blank, think of it like unsprung weight in a car it is hard to damp and wants to keep bouncing. I'll use 20# Fireline and a 704, maybe someday a vs200.
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Originally Posted by pbadad
Does anyone have any info on these guides. I was contemplating building a GSB1201L with these guides. Considering their lightweight and shape memory when hit. Do they hold up to braid. The adds say they do but I would like to here from some one who has experience these. I would use a 40, 25, 20, 16, 12 & 12 SIC tip. I wonder with their lightweight they would help speed up the recovery rate in this blank. Is the 40 MM guide suffice w/a VS 250 and braid? I'm a traditionalist when it comes to building surf rods. 50's and 16 tips. Your expertise is welcomed.
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