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Anglerboy wrote:
"Skip Summer" wrote in message
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Where do the guides go?

Any guide spacing numbers for an IM6 8'6" 4 wt?

thanks to all


Skip,
Spacings are measured from the top of the ferrule on butt joints and from
the top of the tip top guide.
8' 6", 2 piece
Butt
3-7/8"
12-1/8"
21-1/2"

Tip
4-7/8"
10-7/8"
17-5/8"
24-1/2"
31-1/2"
38-3/4"
46-5/8"

From an Orvis rod building booklet.

You should be able to find a kit somewhere with the correct number of guides
in the proper sizes.

I've only built one rod, and I was fanatical about determining the guide
spacings and measuring them as accurately as I could. I felt kind of
silly, though, because it seemed like I could do as good a job by just
"eyeballing" it. So here's a question for experienced rod builders: Is
getting the exact recommended guide spacings really that important?

BTW, I intend no criticism of Anglerboy for helping Skip out with his
question.

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