Rod Guides

Pacific Bay

Model DPL – deep drawn series / lite frame design

Available in various colours and ring sizes 6 - 30.

• Ideal for use as stripper guides on fly, spinning,and casting rods.
• Low profile, one piece stamped frame.
• Frame design reduces the chance of line snags.
• Deep drawn ring design holds up to the most rigorous of fishing conditions


Model DP - Deep drawn frame guides 

Available in various colours and ring sizes 6 - 30.

• Constructed of stainless steel, this new PACBAY exclusive patented frame design grips your guide rings like no others.
• The combination of their deep drawn ring design and finish using a PVD
process allows these guides to hold up to the most rigorous of fishing
conditions.
• Ideal for light to medium-heavy saltwater fishing applications.
• Use with Model DP tip tops.

Model T - Minima rings. One piece stamped frame guides. Minima Guides Weigh 20-30% Less Than Ceramic Ring Guides.

Available in various colours and ring sizes 6 - 40.

• For spinning rods and casting rods - Great for Fly rod stripper guides.
• Features three legged, one-piece stainless steel frame for strength.
• Lighter weight guide set translates into faster rod action.
• Greater sensitivity to vibration/strikes
• Faster Dampening tip
• Larger guide I.D. reduces friction and drag on line while casting or retrieving.

Model T - Ceramic rings. One piece stamped frame guides.

Available in various colours and ring sizes 6 - 40.

Model TV - Minima rings. One piece stamped frame guides. Minima Guides Weigh 20-30% Less Than Ceramic Ring Guides.Available in various colours and ring sizes 6 - 40.

• Ideal for medium to medium heavy spinning or casting rods where a higher frame is desired.
• Also well suited to fly rod applications as a stripper guide.
• Lighter weight guide set translates into faster rod action.
• Greater sensitivity to vibration/strikes.
• Faster Dampening tip.
• Larger guide I.D. reduces friction and drag on line while casting or retrieving.

Model TV - Ceramic rings. One piece stamped frame guides.

Available in various colours and ring sizes 6 - 40.

• SiC models feature the thinner SiC rings for reduced physical weight and the three legged one-piece stainless steel frames for strength.

Model SV - Minima rings. One piece stamped frame guides. Minima Guides Weigh 20-30% Less Than Ceramic Ring Guides. Available in various colours and ring sizes 4 - 30.

• For light to medium action spinning and casting rods.
• Single foot design for flexibility, lighter weight, and increased sensitivity.
• Lighter weight guide set translates into faster rod action.
• Greater sensitivity to vibration/strikes
• Faster Dampening tip
• Larger guide I.D. reduces friction and drag on line while casting or retrieving.

MODEL SV - Ceramic rings. One piece stamped frame guides.

Available in various colours and ring sizes 6 - 30.

• SiC models feature thinner profile rings

Model M - Minima & ceramic rings. One piece stamped frame guides. Minima guides weigh 20-30% less than ceramic ring guides. Available in various colours and ring sizes 4 (4L only in ceramic ring) - 25.

• For ultra light and light action spinning rods.
• Smaller ring helps to strip line from reel more efficiently for increased casting distance.
• Lighter weight for increased sensitivity.
• One-piece stamped stainless steel frame provides stiffness with light weight.
• Size 04L has a lower frame than 04.
• Lighter weight guide set translates into faster rod action
• Greater sensitivity to vibration/strikes
• Faster Dampening tip
• Larger guide I.D. reduces friction and drag on line while casting or retrieving


Model N -One piece stamped frame guides.

Available in various colours and ring sizes 8-20 (sizes 6-30 in Black/TiCH).

• Cosmetic appeal with the look and shape of the traditional snake guide.
• This PACBAY exclusive design, featuring one-piece stamped stainless steel frame for strength, is up to 35 percent lighter and 50 percent more flexible than triple-leg welded wire construction.
• The perfect choice for fly rod stripper guides.

Model F - Minima & ceramic rings. Single foot fly guide.

Available in various colours & sizes. Minima sizes 4-10. Ceramic sizes 6-10.

• Ideal for medium and heavier fresh or saltwater fly rod applications.
• Designed to reduce line friction by increasing SS ring ID
• Lighter weight maintains faster rod action
• Stainless steel single foot, maximizes flexibility without sacrificing durability.

MODEL Fx - Single foot fly guide.

Available in colours Light TiCH/TiCH & Light TiCH/TiBlue. Ring sizes 6-12.

• Ideal for medium and heavier fresh or saltwater fly rod applications and is also ideal for casting rods.
• PACBAY deep drawn ring design combined with the PVD ring finish makes them extremely durable and attractive.
• Stainless steel single foot, maximizes flexibility without sacrificing durability.

MODEL SF - Hard wire single foot fly guide.

Available in various colours and sizes 2/0-6.

• This original design from PACBAY is becoming a standard in the fly rod building industry.
• Extremely lightweight and flexible, without sacrificing strength.
• 50% fewer guide wraps to interfere with blank action, also reduces overall weight.
• Closed loop design reduces friction for longer casts.
• Stainless steel construction with industrial hard chrome plating.
• All SF guides are provided with ground feet.


MODEL SNL - Lite wire snake guide.

Available in various colours and sizes 3/0-4.

• Lite stainless steel wire with industrial hard chrome plating.
• Ideal for use on bamboo fly rods, light weight fly rods, or anywhere physical weights and flexibility are an issue.
• All SNL guide feet are preground.


MODEL SN - Hard wire snake guide.

Available in various colours and sizes 2/0-4.

• Hard stainless steel wire with industrial hard chrome plating.
• High, rounded arch design.
• All SN guide feet are preground


MODEL RB - Titanium or Stainless Frame. Heavy duty boat rod guide.

Available in various colours and sizes 8-25.

• Heavy duty one-piece frame. This no-weld design allows for maximum strength and increased flexibility.
• Available in Solid Titanium Alloy or Stainless Steel frame
• Shock ring is eliminated for reduced weight and better heat dissipation.


MODEL DPT - Deep drawn frame tops.

Available in various matching colours for guides. Ring sizes 6, 8, 10.

• Stainless steel frames using our PACBAY Deep Drawn design.
• The combination of their deep drawn ceramic ring design and finish using a PVD process allows these tops to hold up to the most rigorous of fishing conditions.
• Ideal for all fresh and saltwater fishing applications.
• Use with Model DP and DPL guides.

MODEL P - Minima rings. Stamped stainless steel frame tops for casting and spinning rods.

Available in various matching colours for guides. Ring sizes 6, 7, 8, 10, 12 & 16.

• Stamped stainless steel braced frames brazed to precision tubing.
• Minima tip tops weigh 20-30% less than ceramic ring tip tops
• Lighter weight guide set translates into faster rod action
• Greater sensitivity to vibration/strikes
• Faster Dampening tip
• Larger ring I.D. reduces friction and drag on line while casting or retrieving.

MODEL P - Ceramic rings. Stamped frame tops.

Available in various matching colours for guides. Ring sizes 6, 7, 8, 10, & 12.

MODEL MVT - Minima/ceramicring tops.Use with model M guides. Available in various matching colours. Ring size 5.

• Lightweight with high ring frame designed for use with model “M” guide set.
• Minima tip tops Weigh 20-30% Less Than Ceramic Ring tip tops.
• Lighter weight tip top translates into faster rod action.
• Greater sensitivity to vibration/strikes
• Faster Dampening tip
• Larger ring I.D. reduces friction and drag on line while casting or retrieving.

MODEL FT - Classic wire loop fly tops - standard.

Available in matching colours and sizes.

• Temper hardened stainless steel loop.
• All finishes have an undercoating of Super Hard
Chrome for superior corrosion, abrasion, and groove resistance.

MODEL FTL - Classic wire loop fly tops - large loop.

Available in matching colours and sizes.

• Oversized loop for improved knot clearance and increased casting distance.
• Large Temper hardened stainless steel loop.
• Popular model for saltwater fly casting


MODEL FTXL - Classic wire loop fly tops - x-large loop.

Available in matching colours and sizes.

• Extra large oversized loop for maximum knot clearance and
increased casting distance.
• Temper hardened stainless steel loop.

MODEL MT - ceramic ring fly tops.

Available in matching colours and sizes.

• Designed for use with Model F guides for medium and heavier fresh or saltwater fly rods.
• Designed to reduce line friction by utilizing diamond polished ceramic rings.


MODEL BT - Boat rod tops.

Available in matching colours and sizes.

• A saltwater industry standard.
• Use with model “B” or model “RB” guides.
• Flanged ring prevents swivel knocking ring out.


MODEL RBT -  Heavy duty boat rod tops.

Available in matching guide colours. Ring size 12F.

• Heavy duty flanged ring tops.
• Use with model “RB” guides.