My 8 wt St. Croix has single foot guides, and never a problem. I have never built one with single foots, though.
I would add a fighting butt at least, it makes it nice when that large salmon is running wild.... Ed Roden [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.questquality.com Living would be easier if men showed as much patience at home as they do when they're fishing. > Rodbuilders and others on the List, > > I'm going to build my next rod. It will become a 8wt for walleye and > occasionally sea trout. I already have the blanc from Dorber > - and here > are 2 questions: > > I like the one food guides I usually use on my rods - but I have only > used them on 6wt and lighter rods. Do these rings work on a 8 wt as > well? For me they look a bit fragile. Any experience? > > I would like to build the rod as a single hand rod. Is it too > heavy for > it? Should I add a fighting butt at least? > > Thanks > > Rene > from Germany > > >
