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These were the standard of the fishing industry for several decades. They are still made today and are available in a variety of styles for casting, spinning, and boat rods. Today's stainless steel guides are easy to maintain and will last a very long time. However, one of their drawbacks is that they are not built to resist the wear of wire line or today's modern braids. The older, softer, non-hardened guides that were popular through the 1950s will develop a groove even with monofiliment lines. Remember that in that era most lines were linen, cotton, or soft cloth weaves (precursors to today’s modern braids). As with any guide, once these guides are grooved, they cannot be repaired; the only option is to replace them. Another drawback to these guides is the manufacturing process. The guide ring is brazed or spot (mig) welded to the guide frame/feet. Over time, the chrome covering this braze will chip and allow water to come in contact with the softer brazing. This will turn green, corrode, and eventually fail, especially under saltwater usage. Distributor: Perfection, AMTAK, and a couple of "off shore" outlets primarily in Korea. |
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