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=== Assistant: Here’s a proven spiral acid wrap guide train that works extremely well with a Daiwa Saltiga 2-speed on heavy saltwater … ===
Here’s a proven spiral (acid) wrap guide train that works extremely well with a Daiwa Saltiga 2-speed on heavy saltwater rods (jigging, bottom fishing, offshore live bait).

This layout prioritizes line control under heavy load, zero torque, and clean transition—important with wide, tall Saltiga frames.

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This 2-transition method is extremely stable with heavy reels and avoids line rub under load.

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* Stripper: 20 or 25
* Transition 1: 16
* Transition 2: 12
* Runners: 10 or 8 (to tip)

===== - Stripper: 20 =====
* Transition 1: 16
* Transition 2: 12
* Runners: 10 or 8

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* Stripper: 19–22" from reel seat
* Transition 1: 3–4" past stripper
* Transition 2: 3–4" past transition 1
* First 180° runner: ~4" past transition 2
* Remaining runners evenly spaced to tip

==== ✔ Tall reel frame → wide stripper angle handled cleanly ====
✔ Heavy drag → no rod twist under load
✔ Two-speed cranking → smooth retrieve at all angles
✔ Offshore durability → fewer stress points than multi-transition spirals

==== - Stripper slightly offset (~5°) to favor natural line path ====
* Bumper guide (tiny 6–8 mm @ ~60°) if blank is extremely fast
* Double-foot stripper + transition guides for max strength

==== If you want exact spacing and sizes: ====
# Blank model & length
# Line class (braid + leader size)
# Ring or roller guides
# Intended use (jigging, bottom, trolling, live bait)

I can spec this down to exact guide count and spacing for your build.