Rod Components

In the following pages you will find components that are used at Dorset Fishing Rods.
The list is extensive and is always being updated.
If an item is not listed, it does not mean that its not available.
Please ask if you are after components not listed.
Other items are normally available.



Below is a list of component brands used at Dorset Fishing Rods.

  • AFTCO
  • Alps
  • Bullard
  • Fish Hawk
  • Fuji 
  • Gudebrod
  • Hopkins & Holloway
  • Kigan
  • Matagi
  • Pacific Bay
  • Rec
  • Rod Smith
  • Seymo
  • Struble
  • Wayland



Rod Guide Descriptions. (Pacific Bay)

Ring Liners:

  • minima 4 - Double-swaged into guide frame, this SS304 ring offers slim profile and light weight compared with
    conventional ceramic rings.
  • minima 3 - Single-swaged into guide frame, this SS304 ring offers slim profile and light weight compared with
    conventional ceramic rings and contrasting ring and frame finishes.
  • PACBAY 4 Stainless Steel - Standard in selected boat guides and tops. Infused with chromium and nickel, our stainless steel rings
    are also Super Hard Chromed to ensure wear resistance. Also available with various PVD coatings.
  • Tungsten Carbide - These extremely groove resistant Tungsten Carbide alloy rings, combined with their resistance to the
    corrosive effects of saltwater, make our CSB & CSBB guides and CSBT tops an ideal choice for Wire Line
    boat rods. They are also the guides and tops of choice to withstand the continuous back and forth abrasion
    found in downrigger and wire line trolling situations.
  • Agate - Made of natural agate, each of these rings exhibit unique natural coloration and when paired with nickel
    silver frame, they are the perfect complement for a classic fly rod. Its hardness and ability to resist acids
    will ensure lasting beauty.
  • Silicon Carbide (SiC) - Our top of the line ceramic ring. Diamond polished to the smoothest surface among all ceramic materials,
    SiC provides the ultimate in abrasion, corrosion, and thermal shock resistance, a performance plus
    on any rod where line speed, friction, and heat build-up are at the maximum.
  • Zirconia - Zirconia has similar qualities to our popular SiC rings and also presents the ideal surface for applying an
    incredibly smooth PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) finish to create one of the most durable and beautiful
    guides and tip tops ever offered to rod builders. Our PVD coating process provides a low friction
    surface that actually becomes a part of the ring material making it a perfect choice for today’s braided
    lines.
  • Hialoy - The hardest grade of Aluminum Oxide available. Strength and durability allows mounting without a
    shock ring for less weight and more efficient heat dissipation. Hialoy has become the most popular
    choice of rod manufacturers. Hialoy rings will provide many years of service in all salt and freshwater
    applications, making them an ideal choice for any rod.
  • Aluminum Oxide - Diamond polished to a rich black surface, Aluminum Oxide is one of the first ceramic rings to widely
    popularize guides with ring inserts. It's strength and durability allows mounting without a shock ring.
    They have been utilized by rod builders for decades and are still available today.
  • Titanium Oxide - Our most affordable selection. Diamond polished to a smooth surface with strength and durability that
    allows mounting without a shock ring. The traditional Titanium Oxide rings have been an industry standard
    of rod manufacturers for years.

Frames:

  • Stainless Steel - Our stainless steel formulation combines nickel and chromium for a shiny and rust-resistant surface.
  • Brass - Used in our Model B boat guides for strength with flexibility.
  • Nickel Silver - Traditional alloy used for it’s resistance to corrosion.
  • Aluminum - For our heavy duty Eliminator roller guides. Machined from solid 6061 aluminum.
  • Titanium - The ultimate in corrosion resistance and light weight, our Titanium Alloy frames are rigid.
  • Bright Stainless Steel - Polished stainless steel frame combines nickel and chromium for a shiny and rust-resistant surface.
  • Black Chrome - Proprietary process that produces a rich black coating that is resistant to wear.
  • Super Hard Chrome - Industrial chromium plating is employed to reduce friction, add wear resistance, and increase corrosion
    resistance. Examples: our snake guides and Twister guides.
  • TiGold - PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) process creates a coating with improved hardness and wear resistance
    as well as improved oxidation resistance.
  • TiCH - PVD.
  • Lite TiCH - PVD.