Trying the 6' SPG721 need spacing for guides

[djames]

I am trying to build the 6' 5wt based on the SPG721 fiberglass blank. I can find the guide spacing for everything from 7' or more for fly rods but I can not find anything for smaller rods. Does anyone have a breakdown of the guide spacing for a 6'?

Thanks,

Don

[RDL]

This is just a starting point, you should do a static test to fine tune.

Guide Distance from tip 6', 5 Weight

Guide 1 = 4.5 inches
Guide 2 = 9.5
Guide 3 = 15
Guide 4 = 21
Guide 5 = 27.5
Guide 6 = 34.5
Guide 7 = 42


Number of guides 7

and an alternate recommendation using 8 guides can be found at the following.

http://www.stcroixrods.com/content.a...ection=builder

[Jim Flamming]

I can vouch for the St Croix spacing on that blank. I used the spacing from the St Croix charts and I think my 721 casts great.

[djames]

I decided to do it with the St. Croix setup and have it drying after the final coat of finish right now. I am heading to Wisconsin tomorrow for a week of fishing so I will try to provide a little feedback on how well it worked.

Thanks for the input and pointing me in the right direction!!

[djames]

The crappie were hot and heavy through out the week and the rod performed really well. It took a while to get used to the softer feel of a medium weight because I had only used fast or extra fast rods before. Once I got my timing right it worked like a champ. Since I only had a few days to complet the rod, it was finished in a very simple pattern with no florishes. Now that I'm back, I might consider dressing it up a little but I'm not too sure I need the extras.