Just got an avid x in and Im waiting for my reel to come in.   The question is,  with the micro guides will I have an issue running a fluorocarbon leader with braid on this rod? 

Micro guides come on a range of sizes. 50#/17# will pass a 4.5 no problem. 

Perfect,  thank you for the response.   I hope to test it out this week so I can use it on the water this coming weekend.  I plan on running 30#/12#

What knot you using?  

I am thinking the fg knot I've read so much about recently.  What would you suggest? 

Nevermind...lol

 

The knot will pass but it may take a little out of your cast because even the smallest knots hit micro guides.

I hate microguides for any braid with fluoro leader

Yeah the more I read and practice knots the more I think I will run this rod with just fluorocarbon.  

I find for you this Guide that can hell any one to start tie fishing knot like Pro , I guess it will help u , My husband try to start fishing those days , i am trying to buy him guide lol , http://www.efishinginfo.us/how-to-tie-fishing-knots/

Why do feel you need a leader ? Can you use a shorter one?

I was thinking of running braid on this reel to be used for heavier shakey heads in clear water.   To be honest I never used braid.   I have used lot of fluorocarbon but definitely different in castibility category when compared to mono.  Just heard a lot about the benefits of braid with a leader of fluorocarbon.   Just trying to get away from the same thing as always and broaden my approach