What direction should the guides be facing?
Winthrop guides are designed to have the roller side facing toward the angler and the support-frame toward the rod tip. On our stripper guides, this means the side with [...]
Which is better, X-Caliber vs Excel guides?
The Excel guide series is an improved design compared to the discontinued Xpress guides and is available with ball bearing or deep drop bushing assembly. The X-Caliber guide series [...]
Which is better, ball bearings or bushings?
Winthrop ball bearing and bushing assemblies are both high quality and smooth rolling, however they differ slightly in performance. A bushing assembly will last longer, handle higher rolling speeds [...]
How do I identify which guides are on my fishing rod?
The part number for all guides are laser etched on the inside of the front leg. Sometimes this number can be hard to see if the rod builder has [...]
What is the recommended maintenance and inspection for roller guides?
Download our Ball Bearing roller guide seasonal inspection #here. Download our Deep Drop roller guide seasonal inspection #here. Download our Bushing roller guide seasonal inspection #here.