How many guides on a 11ft switch rod

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I am just about to start building a switch rod and i need how many and the sizing chart.
Thanks Nick

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Here’s a couple links; might help:

http://web.winstonrods.com/download/rod-files/2-hand%20Guide%20Spacing%20Chart
http://rodbuilding.org/read.php?2,362713,362718#msg-362718

ps - I’d really take a look over at rodbuilding.org, great site and the folks there are more than willing to share their knowledge.

Regards,
Scott

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My calculator says 12 guides on a 11 foot rod

I use the guide calculator found here…

http://www.farnorthrodsmiths.com/downloads.htm

Brad

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That is a very good calculator, too. :slight_smile:

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I usually start by looking at the manufactures’ recommended chart and then decide from there. If they do not have one look at similar blanks on other companies charts.

http://www.sageflyfish.com/Resources/Guide+Spacing/

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I was told back in the 70’s the general rule of thumb for any Fly Rod is “1 guide per foot + 1” so 11 + 1 = 12 guides. I have followed that formula since then.

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I have an 11 foot Sage Z-Axis 6 wt, 4 piece rod which can be used as a switch rod but I just cast single handed. The rod has 12 guides. The butt section has none. The next two sections have 3 each. The tip section has 6.

Larry —sagefisher—