In reply to Post #30
American tackle Tiforged guides are superb guides i have them on 2 sets of rods and they have properly abused and there's not a mark on them

I have owned both the 12ft and 12ft 6 Aviators and the difference is very noticeable. The 12ft 6 Aviator is a beautiful rod that can cast a very long way and also feel soft enough when playing fish close in. I struggled for distance with the 12ft and close in they are quite stiff. TBH I was so amazed at how 6 inch changed the rod so much! I had mine made for me by Nick Buss and they are a work of art. I also had the AT Ti-forged rings put on which are bullet proof but beware they hang a long way down off the rod. I could only find the korda Compaq range of holdalls would fit them.

Has anyone used the at ti forged guides with braid?

I notice a lot of builders are going down to 30mm second guide from the 50 with these guides

In reply to Post #33
You can now get the tri forged guides with an inserts for using braid

In reply to Post #30
I like the airs on my 10's & 13's . . .plenty strong enough and make the rods so much lighter . . .don't use braid however . . .