Hello,

I'm going to build a 9' 6wt rod and want to have a fighting butt on it. I'm thinking of having it permanently built on the blank, is there anything I should consider why this wouldn't be such a smart idea?
What kind of reelseat would I best use for this? I' want an all aluminum reelseat like the Forecast A7, would I rather take one withe an end cap and drill a hole in it or should I take one without a cap?
If anyone knows a good artikel on the web about this kind of stuff, please give me the links, this is going to be my first rod and I apreciate any hints and advice,

thanks a lot,

Lutz

I put the "Sage type" fighting butt on all of my 6wt and above rods. I usually take 200 grit sandpaper and take the shape edge off so it looks a bit neater. I think these fighting butts look the best when the reel seat has a transition that rests between the fighting butt and bottom of the reel seat.

A permanent fighting butt can't get lost and is always there when you need it. I like a fghting butt on all my rods-like an inch or so even on light (3 to 5 weights) rods. Only problem might be if you use a reel on the rod case. A fighting but helps keep crud out of the reel when sitting it on the ground and gives me some extra cranking room when I put the rod butt against my belly.

Thanks for your answers so far,

Tim, can you give me an example for the reelseat you're talking about?

Lutz

Leave the end off.
make up your own, if you buy one you may have to alter it ?
Glue it on a piece of scrap blank that fits into the excisting blank.
then glue into the butt of the blank.

Batson Enterprises - Rainshadow/Forecast Blanks & Components has a New Reel Seat that will work perfect ( RA7L2-B or SG ) This is the #7 all Aluminum Fly seat with a recessed front hood with Double locking nuts - That also comes with a really nice trim ring ( Trim Ring fits on the back of the seat to make a really nice finished look when adding one of our Fixed fighting butts - ( CEVAFB1, 2 or 3 also the RB50 looks sweet ). We also offer the Full Wells or reversed half wells cork that has the cut out for the recessed pocket ( Part# FW7.375CS-340/850 or FRHW7CS-250/850 ). We have had great success with these new seats.
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Dear Lutz,

you can send me a mail to olewillers@web.de


RGDS,
Ole