With regards to the fast vs x fast rod my concern is with throwing lighter baits like worms,lizards etc...does x fast mean stiffer? Not really stiffer on the tip, I fish a couple of extra fast rods and the tips are nice and lively. They just get into their backbone extremely quick. I prefer xf for ...

I have both the casitas and SLX. Hands down the SLX is the better reel for me. That thing feels flat out tiny on a rod.

1. What sizes would you recommend for the stripper, bumper and runner guides? I don't do simple spiral wraps. I really don't like them at all and do a modified Roberts Wrap. That being said, on most freshwater rods, I will use three sizes total. Stripper, running, and transition. 2. Do you size the...

I don't know the type and size of line you use. You can change the guide types and sizes as you see fit. If you're using Fazlite: KW 10 and 5.5 KB 5.5, 2 or 3 guides KT 5.5, running guides as many as you need I have the rings of the tip-top and running guides the same size. I use guide tubing from ...

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Tue Jul 23, 2019 11:02 am

I'm not a rodbuilder, but a friend used tiny zip-ties to hold the guides for static load testing.

I don't know why I didn't think of this. I have boatloads of these laying around.

I've been wanting to build a rod for a while now so I figured I would get practice on an old rod that needs new guides. I've got a 7' MH TFO Professional rod that lost a couple of rings so I stripped all the guides and plan to do a simple spiral to start as I plan on spiral wrapping any rod I build....

I had a 1/2 oz jig come flying back at me and hit my Helium 3, I couldn't find an issue. I would have rather been hit by my jig than hear the god awful noise when it hit the rod.

I just recently picked up a Kistler Helium 3 7'3" Heavy for jigs. This is by far my new favorite rod and I find the sensitivity to be phenominal. Compared to my XX it's a good step up. With the 15% off you can get A helium 3 for just over 200$. At that price IMO it simply can't be beat.

I have been wondering the same thing. When I clicked on a Google search link it came up account suspended. I've got one set of his bearings and wanted several more but can't seem to find a way to get some.

Love:
Riot Baits Minima Jig
Zman Chatterbaits
Spro Bronzeye frog

Hate:
Just about any crank or spinnerbaits.

Well guys. Looks like the Zillion gets it. Rod is a little more tip heavy than I'm used to but otherwise feels great. Can't wait to hit the water this weekend.

Lakes and rivers is 3. One is frogs, one is jigs and t rigs and one is chatterbaits.

In the flats I carry 2. A medium light casting trout rod and a medium light spinning rod.

I've been using a Shimano casitas lately. Holds 150yds of 20lb find wind tamer. Can be found well under 100 right now. There's a local tackle shop with one in the clearance case for 70.

I'm leaning towards the Alphas myself, just not sure it's fast enough.

I'm trying to decide what reel to pair with my Kistler Helium 3 Heavy X-Fast when it gets here. Going to be spooled with 60lb Sunline Flipping and froggin braid. Here are my options Daiwa Alphas - Abec 7's, Carbon Drag, Clicker Conversion, Steez Handle, 6.8:1 gearset Daiwa Zillion 50th - Bone stock ...