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Snake Brand Universal ECOating Snake Guide is snake guide with standard wire for all a round use. These have concave radius on the bottom of the foot which helps orienting and aligning the guides in place on the blank. Steady quality.
Snake Brand Universal ECOating Snake Guide features:
Snake guide
Standard wire
Stainless steel
For all a round use in fly fishing rods
Concave radius on the bottom of the foot - helps placing the guide in place and tying
Consistent quality - less need for grinding to correct shape and preparing
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CRB Wire Snake Guide has PVD coating and stainless steel frame. Snake guides do have two legs, so the attachment on the fly rod blank is more secure and robust. PVD coating makes these guides more corrosion resistand and reduces friction. Round edges for smooth performance. Standard wire, can be used as an all a round guides for fly rods from #2 to #12 weight. Suitable for both freshwater and saltwater use.
Snake Guide features:
Standard gauge wire
Use for fly rods
Can be used in both freshwater and saltwater
PVD coating
Suitable for fly rod weights #2 ...
CRB Wire Fly Tops Chrome are made of stainless steel and have PVD coating. Welded loop to tube increases strength. Use for fly rod blanks. Available in both Standard sized and Large Loop models.
Fly Top features:
Chrome color.
Standard Loop: Normal sized loop is suitable for normal fly fishing with single hand rods. Loop's inner diameter is approximately 5,3 - 5,6 mm.
Large Loop: Bigger loop is suitable for heavier fly fishing, for example spey rods and pike rods.
Also available in black color.
Measure the tip of the fly rod blank and choose a model with slightly ...
CRB Wire Fly Tops Black are made of stainless steel and have PVD coating. Welded loop to tube increases strength. Use for fly rod blanks. Available in both Standard sized and Large Loop models.
Fly Top features:
Black color.
Standard Loop: Normal sized loop is suitable for normal fly fishing with single hand rods. Loop's inner diameter is approximately 5,3 - 5,6 mm.
Large Loop: Bigger loop is suitable for heavier fly fishing, for example spey rods and pike rods.
Also available in chrome color.
Measure the tip of the fly rod blank and choose a model with slightly ...
CRB Single Foot Wire Fly Guide have PVD coating and stainless steel frame. PVD coating makes these guides more corrosion resistand and reduces friction. Round edges for smooth performance. Can be used for light and heavy fly rods from #2 to #12 weight. Suitable for both freshwater and saltwater use.
CRB Single Foot Wire Fly Guide features:
Use for fly rods
Can be used for #2-12 weight fly rods
PVD Coating
Stainless steel
High rounded arch design
Pre-ground feet
Available in two colors: Black and polished Chrome color
Please note that the measurements below may ...
CRB LZR Casting Guides - Model C has ultra-thin zirconium insert and reverse pressed stainless steel frame. Light, yet durable guide for both casting rods and fly rods. Zirconia insert ring is durable and ultra-light with polished and smooth surface that reduces wear on line and increases casting distance.
CRB LZR Casting Guides - Model C features:
Use for casting rods and fly rods
Pressed Ultra-Thin, Super Light Zirconium Rings
Increased Durability and Strength — with Less Material and Weight
Arrowed Guide Foot for Maximum Holding and Guide Security
Can be used with braided lines
You can ...
CRB Light Wire Snake Guide is a lighter version of CRB Wire Snake Guide. Light wire is the best option for lighter flyrods in #2 - #7 weight. These guides have as well PVD coating and stainless steel frame. Snake guides do have two legs, so the attachment on the fly rod blank can be made more secure and robust. PVD coating makes these guides more corrosion resistand and reduces friction. Round edges for smooth performance. Best suitable for freshwater fly rods, but can be used in saltwater as well.
Snake Guide features:
Light gauge wire
Use for lightweight freshwater fly rods in ...
CRB Advanced Hand Wrapper System (AHWS-1) is a standalone wrapper that provides an upgraded sturdy base and two securely fastened stands with handy precision knobs for quick adjustments — plus, multiple new add-ons to truly enhance your hand wrapping experience.
For example, the all-new ball bearing and spring system eliminates friction for pure, unimpeded thread tension and tight, smooth thread wraps with ease. In the base, the slider allows thread to track accurately along the wrap, while the stands add two more notches to accommodate wrapping larger diameter rods.
The base also includes two convenient insets to keep any guides, tip tops, and ...
Pacific Bay Model N Snake Guides with Ceramic Rings have one piece stamped snake frames. Classical look with modern features. Available in black (BNHG) and bright (NHG) colors.
Cosmetic appeal with the look and shape of the traditional snake guide
This Pacific Bay's exclusive design, featuring one-piece stamped stainless steel frame for strength, is up to 35 percent lighter and 50 percent more flexible than triple-leg welded wire construction.
Quite possibly the world's best fly stripper guide
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Minima Micro Tops Model FM is a lightweight and micro frame top guide for spinning and casting rods. Model XFM4XT has hard chrome coating.
Lightweight micro frame designed for use with Minima guides
High brace joint helps reduce line tangles
0.5mm brace thickness for increased durability
Available in tube sizes up to 7.0 for larger applications
Lighter weight tip top translates into faster rod action
Greater sensitivity to vibration/strikes
Minima guides weigh 20-30% less than ceramic ring guides
Faster blank return rate
Larger guide inner diameter reduces friction and drag on line ...
Fuji Micro Spinning Top LG have been specifically designed as a micro spinning top and feature a frame-to-tube weld that maintains a smooth surface across the top of a spinning rod to eliminate any area that could cause potential snags.
CCLGAT model has has corrosion control matte finish that provides up to 7 times more corrosion control resistance than standard Stainless Steel - and look amazing!
Ring sizes:
Ring size
Ring inner diameter
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ATC Halide HLCC Casting Guides frames' are made of stainless steel and inner ring of halide. These guides are suitable for conventional fishing rods and as stripping guides for fly rods. Corrosion resistant materials allow these guides to be used in both saltwater and freshwater.
One piece stamped stainless steel frames
Halide ring
Offered in American Tackle's "Atlas" frame, the most corrosion resistant stainless steel frame offered
Ideal for light to medium-heavy rods
Frame color: Polished
Size
Inner diameter
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Pacific Bay Model T Guides with Ceramic Rings are one piece stamped frame guides for spinning and casting rods - Great for fly rod stripper guides.
For spinning rods and casting rods - Great for fly rod stripper guides
Features three legged, one-piece stainless steel frame for strength
LCTNG model has TiGrey Lite -frame and TiGold ring
Size
Total height (mm)
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Pacific Bay Model T Guides with Ceramic Rings are one piece stamped frame guides for spinning and casting rods - Great for fly rod stripper guides.
For spinning rods and casting rods - Great for fly rod stripper guides
Features three legged, one-piece stainless steel frame for strength
BTHG model is black and has Hialoy ring
Size
Total height (mm)
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Custom Rod Builder Light Duty Casting Guide - Model CSG is suitable ring for spinning and casting rods. Can also be used as a stripping guide for fly rods. Available in two different colors: Chrome Elite and Black Elite.
CRB Light Duty Casting Guide with Force Pressed Ring for exceptional durability
Excellent choice for freshwater and light saltwater applications
Polished Stainless Steel Frame
Custom Rod Builder has been one of the most trusted names in rod building tools, equipment and accessories for years. Now, the CRB brand is proud to offer the same level of dedication, innovation and ...
Pacific Bay Minima Spinning and Casting Guides Model TV are one piece stamped frame guides for spinning and casting rods. Can also be used as stripping guides in fly rods. These guides are lightweight and does not disturb the action of the rod.
Ideal for medium to medium heavy spinning or casting rods where a higher frame is desired
Also well suited to fly rod applications as a stripper guide
Minima guides weigh 20-30% less than ceramic ring guides
Lighter weight guide set translates into faster rod action
Greater sensitivity to vibration/strikes
Faster blank ...
Pacific Bay Minima Casting Guides Model T (XT3NG) are one piece stamped frame guides for spinning and casting rods. Model XT3NG has hard chrome and TiGold finish.
For spinning rods and casting rods - Great for fly rod stripper guides
Features three legged, one-piece stainless steel frame for strength
Minima guides weigh 20-30% less than ceramic ring guides.
Lighter weight guide set translates into faster rod action
Greater sensitivity to vibration/strikes
Faster blank return rate
Larger guide I.D. reduces friction and drag on line while casting or retrieving
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Pacific Bay Minima Fly & Running Guides Model F is durable and lightweight single foot guide for various applications. You can use it in both fly rods and light conventional rods. XF3NG model has hard chrome and TiGold finish.
Durable versatile single foot guide suitable for a variety of applications
The go-to guide for micro applications as well as fly casting
Lighter weight single foot guides maintain faster rod action
Size 3W and 4W have a proportionally wider foot and neck to maintain adhesion to the blank (W=wide). This allows the use of a micro sized ...
Pacific Bay Minima Spinning & Casting Tops Model PT (XP3NT) are tamped stainless steel frame tops for casting and spinning rods. XP3NT model has hard chrome and TiGold finish.
Stamped stainless steel braced frames brazed to precision tubing
Minima guides weigh 20-30% less than ceramic ring guides.
Lighter weight guide set translates into faster rod action
Greater sensitivity to vibration/strikes
Faster blank return rate
Larger guide I.D. reduces friction and drag on line while casting or retrieving
In the chart below you can see the ring size:
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The CRB Blank Extension Tool is a must have for any rod builder who works on multi-piece rods because it solves the most common problems.
For example, ferrule wraps used to be a pain, but not with the CRB Blank Extension Tool. All you need to do is insert the tool into the rod segment you are working on, set it in your CRB stand, and use it as a sturdy wrapping aid for perfect ferrule wraps every time.
Need an easy and clean way to apply epoxy right to the ends of your ferrule wraps? No problem! The CRB Blank Extension ...
CRB has revolutionized the hand-wrapper. The HWS-1 hand wrapping unit features a dual spool tensioner and a tension rod which allows for easy reversing while building. Thread then runs to the slider which can move seamlessly along the 10" wrapping base. Also features adjustable stands mounted to the base along with a third stand for supporting the butt or tip. Finally the HWS-1 incorporates interchangeable step by step instruction cards displaying a range of basic wrapping and advanced decorative techniques. (Basic wrapping Step by Step card included with HWS-1.)
Unlike traditional, wooden style entry level beginner hand wrappers, these new wrapper ...
Custom Rod Builders RBS Hand Wrapping System with 9 RPM Dryer is a versatile tool for rod building. It has aluminium base station, motorised dryer and hand-wrapper unit.
Aluminium base station
Hand-wrapper unit
220 volts dryer (9 RPM)
Power cord length 1,8 meters
8 feet (2,4 meters) working space
The Aluminum Base Station is the platform which the CRB Rod Building System is built on. When fully assembled this unit has over 8′ of working space. The base also features dual roller tracks, allowing trays to roll in the front or rear of the wrapper as well as a center track which is used to mount ...
