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Uplock or downlock reel seats
Posted by: Gerald Wei (220.255.7.---)
Date: May 30, 2009 02:21PM

Hi everyone, I have been pondering over the question of installing spinning reel seats in an uplock or downlock position for quite some time though I had built all my spinning and popping outfits with down locking seats. I have tried to search for topics related to the subject but have not come across any. I would greatly appreciate any views or comments regarding the advantages/disadvantages of the reel seat positioning. Thanks in advance everyone. Cheers.

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Re: Uplock or downlock reel seats
Posted by: Chris Davis (---.knology.net)
Date: May 30, 2009 02:44PM

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Re: Uplock or downlock reel seats
Posted by: john timberlake (---.triad.res.rr.com)
Date: May 30, 2009 03:15PM

it is all a matter of personal preference. do what works for you

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Re: Uplock or downlock reel seats
Posted by: Gerald Wei (220.255.7.---)
Date: May 30, 2009 03:27PM

Thanks Chris. Not sure why my search couldn't turn out any results. I've gone thru the discussions & conclusion is like what John mentioned, its all personal preference. Thanks guys....

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Re: Uplock or downlock reel seats
Posted by: Donald Becker (---.lava.net)
Date: May 30, 2009 06:01PM

If the spinning rod is 9', 10', or longer and may at some point be used to cast braid, you will want consider mounting the reel seat in the up locking position, In situations where braid is used with more powerful rods, often casting aids (such as the Breakaway Cannon) are used. These devices are usually mounted very close to the reel seat and often on top of the forward hood.

Don

Don Becker

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Re: Uplock or downlock reel seats
Posted by: matthew jacobs (---.114.31.71.dynamic.ip.windstream.net)
Date: May 30, 2009 09:12PM

I prefer up locking so I can "feel" my bait better.

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Re: Uplock or downlock reel seats
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.an1.nyc41.da.uu.net)
Date: May 31, 2009 12:58PM

Put the reel in the seat both ways and see how you like it. I like down locking so my hand is not on the threads.

Bill - willierods.com

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