Guide Spacing

Fly Rod Guide Spacing Reference
Every fly rod tells a story. Guide spacing defines how it loads, casts, and connects. These layouts are starting points—adjust based on blank flex, guide style, and build intent. Static loading and real-world testing always win. (spacing in inches from installed tip tip).

6'0"
4, 9, 15, 21 ½, 28 ¼, 36 ¼, 45

6'9" “BULLY”
4.5, 9.5, 15 ¾, 22 ½, 30, 38 ½, 48 ¾

7'0"
4, 9, 15, 21 ½, 28 ¼, 35 ¼, 42 ¾, 50 ¾

7'6"
4, 9, 15, 21 ½, 28 ¼, 36 ¼, 45, 54, 63

8'0"
4, 9, 15, 21 ½, 28 ¼, 35 ¼, 42 ¾, 50 ¾, 59 ¼, 67 ¾

8'6"
4, 9, 15, 21 ½, 28 ¼, 36 ¼, 45, 54, 63, 72 ¾

9'0"
3 ½, 8 ½, 14 ½, 21 ½, 29 ½, 37 ¾, 47, 57, 67, 78

9'6"
4, 9, 15, 20 ¾, 27, 35 ½, 44 ¼, 53 ¼, 62 ¼, 72 ¼, 82 ¼

9'10"
4, 9, 15, 22, 29 ½, 37 ½, 46, 55 ¼, 65 ½, 76 ½, 88 ½

11'0"
4, 9, 15, 22, 29 ½, 37 ½, 46, 55 ¼, 65 ½, 76 ½, 88 ½, 101 ½

12'0"
4, 9, 15, 22, 29 ½, 37 ½, 46, 55 ¼, 65 ½, 76 ½, 88 ½, 101 ½, 116