American Tackle Original MicroWave Spinning Guide Set
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American Tackle Original MicroWave Spinning Guide Set
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The American Tackle Original MicroWave Spinning Guide Set is the only award-winning guide system on the planet—earning multiple ICAST Best of Category honors and international awards. Invented by legendary angler Doug Hannon, the "Bass Professor," the MicroWave system revolutionizes line control and casting performance for spinning rods.
- Patented MicroWave Line Control Technology – Instantly captures and tames line coils for unmatched casting accuracy and distance.
- Award-Winning Innovation – The only guide system in history to win multiple ICAST awards and international recognition.
- Smoother Casting – Eliminates wind knots, tangles, and wasted energy for better line management.
- Premium Construction – Available in Black, Chrome, or TiON Titanium frames with Duralite or Nanolite rings.
- Complete Set – Includes stripper guide, transition guide, and running guides sized for maximum performance.
Whether building a new custom rod or upgrading an existing setup, the MicroWave Spinning Guide Set delivers industry-leading performance trusted by rod builders and anglers worldwide.
Sets includes 1 stripper guide, 1 transition guide & 7 running guides (9 total based on a 7' spinning rod, additional running guide available for longer rods). Also includes suggested layout measurements.
Suggested MicroWave Guide Spacing
In order to ensure optimum performance using the MicroWave Line Control System, American Tackle has developed these guide spacing suggestions. While not required or absolute, these layouts have been tested to provide the advertised benefits.
| Rod Length | 1st Guide | 2nd Guide | 3rd Guide | 4th Guide | 5th Guide | 6th Guide | 7th Guide | 8th Guide | 9th Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6'0" | 2-1/4" (5.715cm) | 5-3/8" (13.653cm) | 9" (22.86cm) | 12-3/4" (32.385cm) | 17" (43.18cm) | 22-1/2" (57.15cm) | 29-1/4" (74.295cm) | 40" (101.6cm) | - |
| 6'6" | 2-1/2" (6.35cm) | 6-1/4" (15.875cm) | 10-1/4" (26.035cm) | 14-1/2" (36.83cm) | 18-7/8" (47.943cm) | 24" (60.96cm) | 30" (76.2cm) | 37" (93.98cm) | 46" (166.84cm) |
| 7'0" | 2-7/8" (7.303cm) | 6-3/8" (16.193cm) | 9-3/4" (24.765cm) | 14-1/8" (35.878cm) | 18-3/4" (47.625cm) | 24-5/8" (62.548cm) | 31-1/2" (80.01cm) | 40-3/4" (103.505cm) | 51-3/4" (131.445cm) |
| 7'6" | 3-1/4" (8.255cm) | 7" (17.78cm) | 11-3/4" (29.845cm) | 16-7/8" (42.863cm) | 23" (58.42cm) | 29-1/4" (74.295cm) |
37-1/4" (94.615cm) | 46-7/8" (119.063cm) | 57-7/8" (147.003cm) |
| Measurements made from tip toward handle from tip ring to each guide ring. | |||||||||
MicroWave Guide Dimensions & Specifications
| Model | Ring ID | Height A | Height B | Height C | Weight (Nanolite) |
Weight (Duralite) |
Foot Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stripper Guide | 14.92mm / 4.46mm | 28.75mm | 43.75mm | 46.70mm | 3.1g | 3.5g | 14.89mm |
| Transition Guide | 4.46mm | 11.40mm | 15.13mm | 17.21mm | 0.3g | 0.5g | 9.92mm |
| Running Guide | 3.18mm | 4.53mm | 7.43mm | 8.51mm | 0.1g | 0.3g | 6.30mm |
Warning: California's Proposition 65
Proposition 65 Warning
CA WARNING.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to https://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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