I would like to use the fuji reel seat 22 mm, for my rod build, will this reel seat hold up on a 20 to 30 pound class rod. ? Thank you in advance.

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Raymond Adams
Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it..

FPS seats are one of the most robust and will take 30lb no problem. I haven't had a FPS-22 fail in decades of using them, and have designed many production rods with H22, D22 and SD22 seats for #30 and heavier that have never had a strength issue in the Australian market which is tough on tackle! USe with confidence Paul.
Ian

Hi Mr Miller,
Ian, great to see some involvement by you on this forum. Your rodbuilding exploits are legendary in this country and anything you've got to say, on any topic, should be well noted by everyone. Hope to see more of your comments and please don't give up your distribution of Rodmaker magazine in this country!!!!

ESFNEM Col
Port Kembla, NSW
Australia

Ian -
Nice to see you here.

I have a confession to make. I stayed with graphite seats for a long time now due to problems with metal seats back in the day.

Yesterday a parts shipment arrived with an aluminum reel seat (black). I have to admit it looks so much nicer that I'm asking the client to stop by and take a look before I put a graphite seat on his rod. I like the aluminum ball gimbal too:) Always went with the graphite fuji gimbal too. I'm going to have to invest in a scale.

Russ in Hollywood, FL.

Absolutely, graphite seats are much tougher than they look. We use DPSD20's on our tarpon spinners and put the heat on them with 50lb braid.

Tight Lines and Bull's-eyes,

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If you still have any doubts, keep in mind that there are heavy duty nylon/graphite boat rod seats available as well.

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I just ordered the Fuji heavy duty graphite reel seat, and the fuji gimbal. I will give them a try thanks guys.