The low rider bandwagon .... mostly wrongly applied , even when properly applied got a former world record holder only 6 extra yards out of 210 , can potentially really screw up your fishing.... Same with Titanium framed guides. I have Lami's built 25 years ago with hardloy rings and painted Stainless steel frames. Now tell me again why you would consider spending $120 to $150 on these titanium guides?
I just don't understand this desire to jump on all the new gimmicks.
You want to improve the pefformance of a 1205 rod?...use SiC guides.
You want to cast 6 more yards? Practice more....... I once stood next to Ron Arra who was outcasting me by a mile using a 1205 with about 10 inches broken off the tip!! No low riders and a broken rod !!
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