Yes use a stripper guide. A size 10 should do ya quite nicely. As far as single foot guides go I hate them. That being said they make for less wrapping and keep the total rod weight down. To me they just don't look right but then that is me. If done properly they work just as good as a regular snake guide. It is all in what you like. Envision the rod in your mind and what it will look like and then start your build. If you think single foot guides are the way to go then go for it.