“I’ve wanted to perfect the dynamics of the cast and ‘ stop’ the line’s wide helical -- the corkscrew spiraling -- and eliminate the distance robbing line slap as it goes through the first, second and successive guides,” said Hannon also known as “The Bass Professor.”
“I knew we could improve performance for longer, smoother more accurate casts as the line leaves the reel at 22,000 RPM. And we have,” he smiled.
But Hannon knew he could tweak the proficiency of the cast even more.
“We’re taking the success of the MicroWave Guide several steps further, not only as an advancement but as a complete guide system from the rod butt to its tip,” said Hannon. “Each of the eight to nine guides is lighter and tailored to work to maximize the function of the system to cast farther, faster and smoother, and to be lighter, more sensitive than anything on the market.
“No matter what nylon, braid or fluorocarbon lines they use, anglers will feel a noticeable difference in casting and in using lighter finesse type baits.”
The new Doug Hannon MicroWave Guide System by American Tackle will debut this July at ICAST 2012 trade show in Orlando and be on the market in that same month as well.
The lightweight bodies on all eight models (8 to 12.5 oz) hold a variety of line capacities and each drag operates on a lifetime waterproof lubricant Hannon engineered and perfected.