I'm building a 8'6" 4wt and 9' 5wt fly rod on St Croix Avid blanks. I was looking at the smallest Alps tri seat for these rods. I don't have one to look at but have been told that the seat is to heavy for a light rod. Has any one used them on a lighter rod that could give me an opion before I buy one? Do they seem to balance well? Thanks Mark

The smallest ALPs Triangular reel seat is the ( TRI-AH12M-B/PG, CB, LT/PG, PG, S ) it weighs = 1.4 oz, Length = 4.03", I.D. = .512". Would I personally put it on a 4wt fly rod? probably not. It does have it's place in the market, IMHO 7wt and above. Would it balance a rod that size? probably. I did just put a 5wt reel and it fits Great.. It would definetly be Unique if you decided too, Excellent oportunity to be different.. The ART of Custom Rodbuilding.... I personally would not hesitate to also use them as a spinning reel seat..
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Bill - Thank you for the reply. I received your new catalog the other day and it's very informative and well done. I think I'll give one a try on the 5wt and see how it looks. Thank you for the prompt answer. Mark