Sorry if this is covered elsewhere, but tried a search with no luck.

How do you decide on how many rings to use and their spacing?

(I've been looking at Chapman blanks).

In general (always exceptions to any rule) fit 1 more guide than the length of the rod in feet. So a 9' rod has 10 guides....not including the tip ring.

If you are looking at something like a Chapman blank, they will most likely also give you a spacing guide with the blank.

Cheers

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Terenzio silk fly lines

Atomsix furled leaders

previously
www.zenithflyrods.co.uk

Here's a guide I found very useful.

Guide Spacing Charts for Fly Rods

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Thank you both very much for the advice, most helpful.

Yer can get alot of info here old bean ..Rod Building (Powered by Invision Power Board) Gaz

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Thanks again.