psuangler91 Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 I was just wondering if there is a downside to micro guides. I'm planning on picking up two veritas micros this spring, one for flipping and another one I haven't decided what technique I'm going to focus on with it but I get a good deal so i'm buying 2. Is there any technique you would not use micro guides for? Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted February 26, 2012 Super User Posted February 26, 2012 If you use a leader I'd stay away from micros. However lots of people use them with a leader. Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted February 26, 2012 Super User Posted February 26, 2012 In addition to a potential issue with the knot for a leader, the micros will probably ice-up faster than regular guides if you fish in sub-freezing temps. Quote
Georgia Jeff Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 Line threading and eyesight for older people Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 Most casting rods with micros use a size 4 which will pass a well tied Albright joining 65# braid and 17# fluoro. Plus, leadrers aren't always necessary. Icing and floating debris are the other 2 factors in employing micro guides. FWIW I use them almost exclusively on the bass rods I build for my personal use. Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted February 27, 2012 Super User Posted February 27, 2012 Fishing in slop with braid/frog some of the crud can sometimes clog the tip guide Like in this stuff Quote
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