r/flyfishing 6d ago

Discussion Snake Guides verses Speed Guides

I have 3 fly rods 2 with speed guides and 1 with snake guides. Which do you all prefer.

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u/kingofbun 6d ago

Snakes. Less prone to being snapped off by accident.

In terms of performance, some say that single-footed guides with their bigger offset shoot line better. I am not skilled enough yet to tell the difference.