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ROD BUILDING • GUIDES & TOPS PACIFIC BAY
Guides & Tops
Ring type Code Description
minima 4
4X - Hard
Chrome
4C - TiCH
Double-swaged into guide frame, this SS304 ring offers slim profile and light weight compared with
conventional ceramic rings.
minima 3 3N- TiGold Single-swaged into guide frame, this SS304 ring offers slim profile and light weight compared withconventional ceramic rings and contrasting ring and frame finishes.
PACBAY 4 Stainless Steel Various 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 B
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 AG
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) S
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
Z
N - TiGold
C - TiCH
B - TiBLUE
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 H
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 A
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 T
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.
Guide & Top Materials
Finishes Designation Description
Bright Stainless Steel [None] Polished stainless steel frame combines nickel and chromium for a shiny and rust-resistant surface.
Titanium T Polished solid titanium frame stamped from titanium alloy sheet.
Black Chrome B Proprietary process that produces a rich black coating that is resistant to wear.
Super Hard Chrome X Industrial chromium plating is employed to reduce friction, add wear resistance, and increase corrosion
resistance. Examples: our snake guides and Twister guides.
TiGold N PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) process creates a coating with improved hardness and wear resistance
as well as improved oxidation resistance.
TiCH C PVD
Lite TiCH LC PVD
TiBronze E PVD
Frame Material Description
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.
MINIMA 4
MINIMA 3
SIC
TiGOLD
TiCH Hialoy
TiBLUE TiOX
Agate
Tungsten Carbide