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Spinning rod grip - with or without fore grip??
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: May 11, 2011 11:45PM
For years and years, spinning rods have conventionally been built with a fore grip of various lengths.
If the spinning rod is being used for "heavy" fishing - such that a person needs to have a hand in front of a reel, I can see that it makes sense to have a fore grip on the spinning reel. But for ultra light up to standard heavy action spinning rods, any reason to use fore grips on the rods. I know that more and more folks like to keep a finger on the blank. With no fore grip, no issue to keep in contact with the blank. Some reel seats are more likely to be used for a no fore grip design, but in actuality, is there really any reason to put a fore grip on any spinning reel seat rod where the rod and fish catching does not require a hand in front of the rod to help lift the fish? Any thoughts would be appreciated. The reason that I am asking this, is that I am getting ready for a fairly large build of a fixed style spinning rod, and if not necessary to use a fore grip, would just as soon build without the fore grip. Take care Roger Re: Spinning rod grip - with or without fore grip??
Posted by:
Col Chaseling
(---.lnse3.ken.bigpond.net.au)
Date: May 12, 2011 02:10AM
Hi Roger,
For me personally I've got fairly big hands and I prefer spinning rods with long, large diameter foregrips. Hanging on to a blank when fighting a fish just doesn't feel right to me with any type of rod. A finger on the line tells me what's happening, especially with braid. Hanging onto the reelstem, even those with so called bio grips gives me a sore hand after a short period so I don't do it very often. I think the end user should dictate what is most suitable for them and that should dictate how the rod is built. To each his own. ESFNEM Col Re: Spinning rod grip - with or without fore grip??
Posted by:
Jeremy Wagner
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Date: May 12, 2011 06:47AM
Roger,
This sounds like something that your customer needs to answer for you. It depends on where their hand placement is. I build my spinning rods in two ways: First, if the customer likes to grip the reel seat, I like to use an NPS style seat with no fore or rear grips, just a fighting butt. I install the seat uplocking. If the customer likes to grip the rod in front of the reel, my personal preference, I build using a traditional style seat with a short (1" or so) foregrip. I'd be afraid to build without a foregrip I wasn't sure of the customer's preferences. jeremy Re: Spinning rod grip - with or without fore grip??
Posted by:
Matt Davis
(---.prtel.com)
Date: May 12, 2011 07:28AM
I don't build any of my personal spin rods with a fore grip.
I've got spin rods rated down to 1/64 and spin rods up to 1 1/2 ounces. ................................................. Better to have and not need than to need and not have. Re: Spinning rod grip - with or without fore grip??
Posted by:
Chuck Mills
(---.grenergy.com)
Date: May 12, 2011 07:58AM
Roger, can you elaborate on the specifics of "a fairly large build of a fixed style spinning rod"? Maybe then we could help you decide if you need a fore grip or not. _________________________________________ "Angling is extremely time consuming. That's sort of the whole point." - Thomas McGuane Re: Spinning rod grip - with or without fore grip??
Posted by:
matthew jacobs
(---.122.31.71.static.ip.windstream.net)
Date: May 12, 2011 08:51AM
Personally, I'm too lazy to ream and install grips that I don't use. I don't put them on my rods, spinning or casting. Re: Spinning rod grip - with or without fore grip??
Posted by:
Bill Tune
(---.wasco-inc.com)
Date: May 12, 2011 11:51AM
No foregrips for me either but this is a personal preference. I never use one so I just build without them on both cast and spinning including "Tennessee" grips. Re: Spinning rod grip - with or without fore grip??
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: May 12, 2011 12:23PM
Thanks for the thoughts folks. Your thoughts have confirmed my own.
Since these are going to be for rods where the largest fish will likely be less than 10 lbs, and no need or desire t have a hand on the fore grip, the rods will go without. For this style blank, I just use a 1/2 inch cork arbor af the front of the poly arbor and finish the cork flush with the reel seat. Then a metallic wrap at the front of the cork and the wrap is good to go. Thanks again. Roger Re: Spinning rod grip - with or without fore grip??
Posted by:
John DeMartini
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Date: May 12, 2011 12:58PM
I always use a fore grip. How do you dress up the end of the reel seat. Does anyone have a picture of a finished rod without a fore grip.
Thanks John Re: Spinning rod grip - with or without fore grip??
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
(---.nap.wideopenwest.com)
Date: May 12, 2011 01:04PM
John,
Look on the Photo Page and you will see lots of them. Lot's of ways to dress them up! Ramps are probably the most popular. Also winding checks of various materials, I often use 1/2" thick acrylic or wood "foregrips". Mike (Southgate, MI) If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!! Re: Spinning rod grip - with or without fore grip??
Posted by:
John DeMartini
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Date: May 12, 2011 01:30PM
Thanks. Very nice! Re: Spinning rod grip - with or without fore grip??
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: May 12, 2011 01:33PM
John,
As I stated in my post. When I use an arbor for the center of the reel seat, I use the poly style arbor. But, I also use a short section of natural cork !/2 inch thick - that has been brought down to the size of the inside of the reel seat. Then, when gluing the reel seat and poly arbor in place, I also glue the cork arbor in at the same time. I leave the cork arbor flush with the front of the reel seat. Then, I use a simple metallic wrap at the front edge of the cork arbor as part of my butt wrap to finish off the reel seat. I, as well as my clients, really don't want anything in the front of the reel seat, like a ramp, or winding check to get in the way of feeling the rod blank. It is a nice attractive look and gives maximum access to the rod blank for your finger, and still results in a very nice build. Take care Roger Re: Spinning rod grip - with or without fore grip??
Posted by:
Steven Garvey
(---.hsd1.ma.comcast.net)
Date: May 12, 2011 02:16PM
For me personally I like a fore grip. After a few hours fishing my hand starts to hurt in between
the fingers I split arount the reel foot (3 in front, 1 behind reel foot). I find myself "choking up" so my hand extends up onto the fore grip. But it is personal preference, I agree ask the customer. If these are rods for "general" sale (no specific customer) try a couple each way and see what sells best. I'd be curious on the answer. Re: Spinning rod grip - with or without fore grip??
Posted by:
Dave Wylie
(---.client.stsn.net)
Date: May 13, 2011 08:45AM
I prefer a fore grip on my 7' spinning rods as I fish a lot from a float tube and use a method that I call "dragging". This is plastic worm fish while drifting with the wind or paddling when calm. I like dragging when the fishing slows down and of course I don't use a fish finder on the float tube. The fore grip is just more comfortable for me and easier when switching hands. Re: Spinning rod grip - with or without fore grip??
Posted by:
Jeff Seabridge
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Date: May 13, 2011 03:26PM
If you don't want one or use one don't put one on. Thats custom rod building. Re: Spinning rod grip - with or without fore grip??
Posted by:
Bill Eshelman
(---.neo.res.rr.com)
Date: May 13, 2011 07:26PM
Roger,
I have built a few for my self with out fore grips. I like it much better with out, especially on the U.L.`s Bill Ohio Rod Builders Canton, Ohio Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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