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I have a G Loomis GL2 MBR 783C rod (Stock)
I broke the insert out of the tip top guide and need to replace it. I have removed the old guide but I'm having trouble with figuring out the correct size guide to order. Can someone tell me which size guide I should get and the brand/type I should replace it with.
sorry that I do not know the exact ring, but perhaps I can give you the way to find out on your own:
Insert Ring/Loop Sizing
The first measurement in a Tip-Top is the Inside Diameter (I.D.) of the ring (eyelet) in Millimeters. Generally, the I.D. of the ring will match the smallest guide on the rod. Standard sizes are 6, 8 and 10mm for conventional rods. Measure the ID of the metal ring, not the ID of the ceramic insert
Tube Sizing
The second measurement in a Tip-Top is the Inside Diameter (I.D.) of the tube, measured in 1/64ths of an inch. Tube sizes generally range from 3.5 to 12.
My GL3 CR 723 has a 6mm ring with a 5 tube (or 4.5??). I cannot tell for sure because of the epoxy. You can measure the ID of your tube. I think that rod uses American Tackle Halide guides.
Tops are ordered by the type and sizes-e.g. HLT-6-5
Hope this helps.
Thanks for the help I ordered some tops tonight.