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March 18, 2026 11:08 am
Just chiming in, since it's been a minute. Not much on social anymore.
As alluded to by Rise in another thread, been tinkering with concepts that EG has been exploring with guide placements as shown in their ZZ concept and the butt guides on their raptor BFS rod.
My take on the ZZ is not as aggressive as EG's and minus 1 guide, but early use cases have been optimistic. Can see the bite before feel and there has been no impact on sensitivuty and castability (distance and management). Build is on a PBKT661ULM. Definitely on the faster side on the spectrum with a lot of butt power. Would make a great power Bae Eff Ess build if one is inclined on that prospect.
Caster with the more aggressive spiral butt section has been great. Minimal to no hang ups on the cast, line sorts out and corrects faster on the cast to lure landing. Tried with PE and up to 12# fluoro. No impacts on distance. 15#+ mono type lines would potentially be hindered unless one goes with a bigger sized eye (RV16 TiSiC in my use). XRay 736-1 SJ is the blank of choice. Not in the same league as a PB in my experience, use may vary. Toodles
