do NOT use micro guides?? With braid to flour leader (double uni knot) I really do not like micro guides. I’ll probably learn the FG knot to see if that helps, but in general I’m just not a big fan of micros.
do NOT use micro guides?? With braid to flour leader (double uni knot) I really do not like micro guides. I’ll probably learn the FG knot to see if that helps, but in general I’m just not a big fan of micros.
I am in the same position. My Dobyns Extreme HP does not have a problem with Alberto knot, but my Alpha Angler does. I tie the FG at home and if I need to re-tie on the water I use the Alberto knot. Take some time to learn the FG. It is really the way to go.
G. Loomis NRX +
I fish the steez ags spinning rods all use braid to flouro leaders. i mostly fish them in saltwater. i use a fg or alberto knot haven't had an issue
Custom built NFC xray. Easily on par with NRX and legend extreme, at a far lower cost.
If custom go Point Blank 7'3" ML Torzite Guides 5.5's or the 701 ML
amazing blanks
Dobyns Xtasy - Torzite guides.
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2024 Phoenix 21 XE - Mercury 250 PRO XS Serial #3B429919
2017 Phoenix PHX 21 - Yamaha 250 SHO
2010 Skeeter 20i - Yamaha 250 SHO
1988 Procraft 1780 Competitor - Mercury 100
Yup, Xtacy has regular guides.
2004TR-21X/2015 250 ProXS
2B112175
St Croix Legend Elite
We (ALX Rods) don't use micros specifically because of passing leader knots - spinning or casting. (Ironically I was one of the first 4 custom rodbuilders in the US to use micros over 15 years ago). We also take it a step further and upsize our rod tips .5mm because in testing we found that the tip was one of the most common places the leader knot hangs.
Wrote a short article if you feel like reading.
https://alxrods.com/blogs/news/leaderknots
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Have two ALX Enox casting rods and use the Alberto knot with no issues. I do only wrap 5 times down then 5 up. Majority of people / internet say 7 or 10 wraps in each direction
Very good article! Thank you. I do in fact tie long leaders…typically 15-20’.
Originally Posted by cidgrad
That makes sense. I have an old Legend Elite that I’ve never had a problem with using the uni to uni knot. I got a Megabass Windbuster (which feels amazing!!) but in the first two outings I’ve ended up with major “wind knot” in the braid half way up the rod on a cast. The LE is only 6’-3” that I use for skipping socks and short target casting (although it will launch a bait pretty far for its length) and I want something longer for open water.
NRX+ Inshore use oversized titanium SiC guides.
Sawgrass rods bois-d-arc-bass-rods..super sensitive,super light nfc blanks and ceracoil guide train
07 tracker TX 190
75 horse Mercury
999 KVD, 859 , and 798 SI HD
Hmmmm...I just checked out the Bois D'Arc 7'7" XH A-Rig rod and it's and XFast taper and has a rating of 1/2-1oz, strange?!?
Dobyns xtasy are a hell of a rod! Great warranty and customer service too. Heard good things about ALX as well.
Never had an issue on my NRX. Moving to a NRX+ this year (not by choice) so I hope it remains a non-issue.
Always had issues on my St. Croix Legend Tournament. Love the rod, but hate the guides. Got fed up enough that I just took it in to a custom builder to get the micro eyes removed and larger eyes installed. Can't wait to get that rod back with larger eyes.
I'd try a different knot before making the investment move to new rods. At least get that part out of the way.
Agreed. With some of the sales you can build some stupid nice rods cheap.
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