I prefer single foot guides. Half the amount of wraps equals half the weight. Don't be afraid to ask a lot of questions. There are many qualified people on here that will answer anything you have. It will be frustrating and you will get frustrated, but once you catch a fish on YOUR rod, it makes it all worth it.

My opinion is that on this size rod, you are going to want to go with a reverse half wells grip and an uplocking reel seat. Rosewood inserts look nice and match everything. Take your time wrapping and if you aren't satisfied with how the wraps look, take them off and rewrap. Epoxy seems to magnify any mistakes you make and once you put the epoxy on, it is a pain to take back off.

Again, ask lots of questions and be prepared to become addicted.