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Post 30 Aug 2021, 19:35 • #1 
Sport
Joined: 07/25/18
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Location: US-CA
Just received my GTX blank from Mike and was wondering if you all had advice on the number of guides and recommended spacing, or if there is a good source you would recommend. Thanks in advance.


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Post 30 Aug 2021, 21:39 • #2 
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Joined: 11/23/17
Posts: 314
Location: Lehigh Valley, PA
EasyRider, I built Mike's 865-4 GTX in Winter of 2020. Using a model I developed, I was able to protect the fast tip while taking into consideration locations of the three ferrules (not in love with four piece fiberglass rods). This rod build was posted in Rod Building and Tackle Tinkering.

I used ten guides on the GTX and when casting/fishing, you'd never know there were guides on the blank. Here are my spacing notes:

"From the model: 4.000, 8.750, 14.250, 20.500, 27.500, 35.250, 43.750, 53.000, 63.375, 75.000 (Measurements from the top of the mounted tiptop tube)."

Jeff


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Post 30 Aug 2021, 22:33 • #3 
Sport
Joined: 07/25/18
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Location: US-CA
Cool. Thanks!

Bill


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Post 31 Aug 2021, 18:43 • #4 
Sport
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Location: Nth Canterbury, New Zealand
PM sent


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Post 31 Aug 2021, 21:18 • #5 
Sport
Joined: 07/25/18
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Location: US-CA
Got it! Much appreciated.


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