Jack, I use the same formula for flyrods as I do for spinning rods. Which is
to say "none"! I set guides according to "stress or static deflection"
tests. That is the same test I told you about as to check the guides
placement on a rod. Only when I do it the rod is set up so that the
deflection in the blank will stay the same while I adjust the placement of
the guides to my satisfaction. It is then that I seat a reel and test cast a
rod. Test casting can further fine tune guide placement.

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D.Norton
Millennium Custom Rods
"Jack Schmitt" wrote in message
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"D.Norton" wrote:

It has been suggested that this subject be covered a bit more in depth.
While I realize that some here will have differing opinions that is
quite
alright. As a custom

How to find the rods Spine) I do not propose to tell you to take som
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D.Norton
Millennium Custom Rods

Would you please give us your thoughts on the placement of guides on a
fly rod ???

Thanks.