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reel seat
Posted by: Anonymous User (---.dhcp.stpt.wi.charter.com)
Date: July 31, 2010 12:16AM

just check it out on mudhole tackle, was search for reel seat and take a look at super sticker spin reel seat and i wonder do they assembly and ready to sell or they just let u assembly a reel seat yourself to build a rod with ur favorite midbody cork as gloomis has on finishing rod ?
i was been want to take a look at some of them for spinning blank, when i read and the measure super sticker say 3/8" is it ID or a OD of reel seat ?? and what is inside diameter of to fit all MHX blanks from ultra light to med/heavy spinning rods ? just wonder..
i was going to build a almost same as gloomis style on MHX with super sticker reel seat

Josh

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Re: reel seat
Posted by: john timberlake (---.triad.res.rr.com)
Date: July 31, 2010 12:56AM

they sell the components. it is up to you to use them how you wish and put them together. for a spinning rod take a look at the aero seat by amtak. it is one of the best factory designed and comfortable seats out there. then there is the sbss which is the best out there for spinning, but i am a bit biased

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Re: reel seat
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: July 31, 2010 07:28AM

sbss ?? What seat is that ?

Thanks

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: reel seat
Posted by: john timberlake (---.triad.res.rr.com)
Date: July 31, 2010 09:17AM

bill the sbss is spelled out in the 13th anniversary edition (volume 12-4) of Rodmaker. Just get yours out and it explains it

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Re: reel seat
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: July 31, 2010 10:18AM

O that one I thought you were talking of one on a sponsors site

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: reel seat
Posted by: Bob Balcombe (---.rb2.gh.centurytel.net)
Date: July 31, 2010 07:02PM

Reelseats are determined by the outside diameter of the blank. You put it where it feels the best for you. Some times you may have to use arbors or go one size up on the reelseat. You also can use a spinning seat on a casting rod. Unless you want a trigger. Some companies have designed a open side of a spinning reelseat so you can lay you thumb on the blank. For me I use the old finger under the line to feel a bite

Good Wraps Bob

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Re: reel seat
Posted by: David Spence (---.ec.res.rr.com)
Date: July 31, 2010 07:10PM

John-The SBSS article was extremely well written and photographed. I have used nothing else on my spinning rods. That article itself was worth the cost of a three-year subscription to Rod Maker. I can't believe that some on this site do not subscribe. The price is less than that of a cheap second-hand blank.

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Re: reel seat
Posted by: Bob Balcombe (---.rb2.gh.centurytel.net)
Date: July 31, 2010 07:32PM

David I agree, I spend that much a week buying smokes. LOL I believe a few just ask question so they do not have to do any research at all. An those are the ones who get in to the most problems

Good Wraps Bob

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Re: reel seat
Posted by: David Spence (---.ec.res.rr.com)
Date: July 31, 2010 08:30PM

Bob-I can find that much $ in my couch cushions. The only reason for any rod builder not subscribing to that incredible magazine is "chronic terminal cheapness."

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