SPONSORS
2024 ICRBE EXPO |
Help with reel seat question
Posted by:
Bil Gburek
(---.arsup.psu.edu)
Date: February 03, 2006 01:51PM
All,
I'm building a spinning rod for a buddy, 7' for the Gulf for nearshore trout, reds, etc. He would like the reel seat to be similar to that shown on the Jann's Netcraft site as: CORK CONCEALED HOOD SPINNING HANDLE KIT 13-1/4" LENGTH, their Catalog # 215107, where the cork foregrip contains and moves with the locknut. The problem is that I would also like to introduce him to the split-grip design, so my question is this. Is there a reel seat out there anywhere that has the foregrip as an integral part of it and also some cork on the topside of the seat over the reel, but doesn't carry along a complete butt grip section? And if not, is it practical to think about savaging a handle kit like that from Jann's, cutting out the middle of the butt grip section and shaping the ends of the cork remaining to form a split grip? Thanks. Bilgee Re: Help with reel seat question
Posted by:
Ralph D. Jones
(---.bhm.bellsouth.net)
Date: February 03, 2006 02:29PM
By George, I think you've got it! Seriously, yes, it is practical. Do it your way. Before I started making my own grips from rings I modified a lot of premade grips to suit me or a recipient of a rod. Cork is easy to modify/shape. Ralph If at first you don't succeed, go fishing, then try, try again. Re: Help with reel seat question
Posted by:
Ron Schneider
(---.fv.dl.cox.net)
Date: February 03, 2006 07:14PM
You may want to reconsider that type of foregrip for strong fighting fish.
We have repaired some over the years that failed when putting pressure on while working a big fish. For lighter duty rods they seem to be fine. Best wishes, Ron Schneider Schneider's Rod Shop Mountain Home, Arkansas [www.schneidersrods.com] mtnron40@yahoo.com 870-424-3381 Re: Help with reel seat question
Posted by:
Raymond Adams
(---.hsd1.ca.comcast.net)
Date: February 03, 2006 08:11PM Bill, Here is a link to a photo posted by Rich Gassman. [www.rodbuilding.org] You will see, he makes custom handles that are designed just as you are talking about. I'm not sure who you would order the parts from but I'm sure Rich does. The handles Rich made are wood but cork or other material could be used as well. Raymond Adams Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it.. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
|