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Fuji SIC or Alconite (6 posts / 895 views)
IvanDoc IvanDoc
Posts: 39
Post #1 19 Dec 2023 06:42
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Is SiC guide worth extra money (almost double priced) in comparasion to model with alconite center?
I have a set od Harrisons with FUJI SIC K guides and zero problems with that but for new custom build set (Ballista) I was thinking to build them with guides with alconite center to save some money. SIC guides set up is few grams lighter than alconite set but almost double priced. I am not interested for any other guides than Fuji.

Any advice is more than welcome.
jeffire jeffire
Posts: 4,442
Post #2 19 Dec 2023 09:55
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In reply to Post #1
Both excellent guides you wont go wrong with either.Unless you are holding the rod all day you wont notice much difference.Dont put stupid big guides on that blank though or you will ruin it.
IvanDoc IvanDoc
Posts: 39
Post #3 19 Dec 2023 10:23
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In reply to Post #2
I have Ballista's in13ft 4lb option. Set up will be 6+1 guide set, first 40mm and tip ring 12mm
First two guidess double step,all other single step +tip guide
jeffire jeffire
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Post #4 19 Dec 2023 10:36
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In reply to Post #3
👍 Thats a great blank which i use for my piking on the big scottish lochs
IvanDoc IvanDoc
Posts: 39
Post #5 19 Dec 2023 11:14
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In reply to Post #4
From many sides I heard how good blank it is. It is not not a stick but very capable for many situations in fishing. Mostly I will use them for long range carp fishing and for fishing in medium distances with heavy pva bags
jeffire jeffire
Posts: 4,442
Post #6 19 Dec 2023 13:58
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In reply to Post #5
A good casting blank and great action under the tip . Typical ballista.
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