100% titanium tip ?

[pbadad]

A member asked me if I know where to buy a titanium rod tip. He has one on a Century rod. The tip is all ti. Ring and frame. I checked MH, GLB, pac-bay etc. Haven't found one that's 100% ti. Anyone know if there's anything available to fit surf tops?

[ed morini]

I looked through my Century catagos and didn't see any all Ti rings, most of the new series seem to use the K series guides. There are flyrod tips that meet that description but he largest tube I could find was a 7. I woud be interested on more information if you comeacross any'

Ed

[pbadad]

I need to make a few calls. Catolog browsing didn't do it. The fellow says it was installed by Ryan at Century. Hatteras Jack.

[stripermaineiac]

You might find carbide,SIC,Hardaloy and several off brand materials. I think no one makes a titanium ring as like most metals it grooved . Especialy with braid. Carbide is the only 1 that I know of that works. Titanium is light and rugged but not groove proof.

[pbadad]

Thanks Ron. My feelings also. The tip is ti coated I find out. American Tackle has a solid ti frame called Tion . He likes because of the lack of insert breaking . This friend says no grooves but it's ti coating is chipping.

[stripermaineiac]

Love the Hardaloy and SIC

[pbadad]

Come to find out the American Tackle Tion guides are not solid ring. Inserts. Nano lite ring. Back to square one. He says Hatteras Jack has such a guide.