{"product_id":"american-tackle-ring-lock-guide-casting-black-64dbrlc-fishing-rod-guide","title":"AMERICAN TACKLE - RING LOCK GUIDE CASTING BLACK 64DBRLC FISHING ROD GUIDE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Tackle Ring Lock Guide Casting Black 64DBRLC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the black-finish casting guide of the 64 Ring Lock range: a Dura ring in a black frame, sold as single guides in 6, 8, 10, 12 and 16 mm. The RLC suffix marks the baitcasting side of the family: line leaves a levelwind spool in a straight, tight path and does not need the big collecting rings a spinning build demands, which is why the ladder starts small and tops out at 16 mm. Ring Lock is American Tackle's patented ring seat (US Patent D627,032), which the maker describes as a pressure-fit ring in an enlarged glue reservoir with increased contact area, aimed at stopping ring loss and taking impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCasting-specific guide range, matched to levelwind and low-profile reels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDura ring in a black finish, frame and ring both dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing Lock pressure-fit ring seat with enlarged glue reservoir (US Patent D627,032)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive ring sizes: 6, 8, 10, 12 and 16 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel 64DBRLC, SKUs coded by ring size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Build With It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing the stripper\u003c\/strong\u003e — On a casting build the first guide sits close to the blank and only has to gather a narrow line path. The 16 mm is the stripper for most bass, snakehead and light inshore builds; drop to 12 mm on shorter, faster rods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStepping the train down\u003c\/strong\u003e — Work 16 to 12 to 10 mm over the first third, then hold 8 mm and 6 mm as running guides to the tip so the line is nearly straight before the tip top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuides on top\u003c\/strong\u003e — Casting rods carry guides on the upper side of the blank. Fit them along the blank's spine, then static test: hang a weight from the tip and shift guides until no flat spot shows in the line path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtecting the finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — Black shows scuffs sooner than chrome. Mask the frames while filing feet and wipe epoxy squeeze-out before it cures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRing Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical Position\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64DBRLC6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunning guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64DBRLC8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunning guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64DBRLC10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64DBRLC12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReduction guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64DBRLC16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStripper guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack finish across all five sizes. Sold as individual guides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight to medium-heavy casting blanks with low-profile reels in the 100 to 300 size class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePE 1 to PE 4 braid with a fluorocarbon leader, or 10 to 30 lb monofilament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize A or D thread and two-part rod-building epoxy; match with a black tip top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"American Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#6mm","offer_id":47524914069675,"sku":"64DBRLC6","price":2.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#8mm","offer_id":47524914102443,"sku":"64DBRLC8","price":2.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#10mm","offer_id":47524914135211,"sku":"64DBRLC10","price":2.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#12mm","offer_id":47524914167979,"sku":"64DBRLC12","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#16mm","offer_id":47524914200747,"sku":"64DBRLC16","price":3.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2644\/5716\/files\/64DBRLC_MAIN_AMERICAN_TACKLE.jpg?v=1785316635","url":"https:\/\/dcfishing.store\/products\/american-tackle-ring-lock-guide-casting-black-64dbrlc-fishing-rod-guide","provider":"DC FISHING STORE INTERNATIONAL ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}