[Peteo]

I've only built 4 two handers, but I have put the length minus one for my guides on all my rods. I taped on and tried more on each rod, but liked less guides.

 

[Peteo]

Talk to a rod builder/designer like Bob Meiser some time and ask him. He and Steve Godshall have both been helpful answering questions about blanks, guide choice and placement, and handle design. Although I have been casting two handers a long time I am new to building them and their thoughts have been invaluable.