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Pics of Fuji SK2 spinning?
Posted by: Al Davis (206.41.50.---)
Date: September 22, 2011 02:57PM

Hello Everyone,

I'm new to the site and was wondering if anyone has any pics available that they can share of a custom spinning rod finished with the Fuji SK2 reel seat? I'm seriously considering using these new seats for my next two builds and wanted to get an idea what they looked when finished. Thank you, Al

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Re: Pics of Fuji SK2 spinning?
Posted by: ricky espenschied (---.dhcp.missouri.edu)
Date: September 22, 2011 03:21PM

posted one on the reelseat photo page. not a real good pic but only one i have

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Re: Pics of Fuji SK2 spinning?
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: September 22, 2011 03:32PM

They are said too be uncomfortable in the hand

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Pics of Fuji SK2 spinning?
Posted by: Al Davis (206.41.50.---)
Date: September 22, 2011 03:46PM

Ricky, thanks for posting the pic. What are your thoughts on the reel seat. Do you find them uncomfortable?

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Re: Pics of Fuji SK2 spinning?
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Date: September 22, 2011 04:08PM

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Re: Pics of Fuji SK2 spinning?
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: September 22, 2011 04:28PM

Build a rod with one -- use it and make your own decision on it

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Pics of Fuji SK2 spinning?
Posted by: ricky espenschied (---.41.229.166.in-addr.arpa)
Date: September 22, 2011 08:59PM

not so much uncomfortable but are very small feeling in your hand. that one is on a light panfish rod that i do not normally grip tight or fish for more than a couple hours at a time so it works well for that. on a med.or larger rod i like the aero reelseats. but i also just put a 16 aluminum triagle seet on a dropshot rod. Mr. Broettcher is right. best way is to get one put it on the blank see if you like it before you glue it on.

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Re: Pics of Fuji SK2 spinning?
Posted by: Daniel Grossman (---.eugn.qwest.net)
Date: September 23, 2011 10:42AM

The seats are amazing! I think they are the most comforatale reel seats I have used. Not threads for your hands to rub on either.


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Re: Pics of Fuji SK2 spinning?
Posted by: Ryan Higgins (---.130.132.122.nwinternet.com)
Date: September 23, 2011 01:35PM

What grips are those? I like that setup a lot. I plan on using SK2 seats on my UL rod paired with a Pflueger Patriarch Spinning.

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Re: Pics of Fuji SK2 spinning?
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: September 23, 2011 05:25PM

get that one and a aero seat and you will feel the difference

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Pics of Fuji SK2 spinning?
Posted by: Daniel Grossman (---.eugn.qwest.net)
Date: September 24, 2011 01:02AM

They are custom carbon fiber grips.

I have used aero seats a lot in the past. I just do not prefer them. Plus these rods are for side drifting steelhead so light weight is very important.



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 10/28/2015 10:26PM by Daniel Grossman.

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Re: Pics of Fuji SK2 spinning?
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: September 24, 2011 10:07AM

has any one ever weighted them both ?? I would rather have a comfortable seat then one that looks cool

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Pics of Fuji SK2 spinning?
Posted by: Rufus Rhoden (---.hsd1.fl.comcast.net)
Date: September 24, 2011 10:35AM

Bill I think what is comfortable is a matter of personal preference. I personally dont like the feel of the aero seats but find the pacbay minimas to feel good in my hand I have even cut the center section out of your standard straight spinning seat and like the way that feels as well. again simply a matter of preference.

Rufus
Port Saint Lucie, FL

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Re: Pics of Fuji SK2 spinning?
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: September 24, 2011 10:38AM

Good point

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Pics of Fuji SK2 spinning?
Posted by: Ryan Higgins (---.130.132.122.nwinternet.com)
Date: September 26, 2011 01:34PM

bill boettcher Wrote:
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> has any one ever weighted them both ?? I would
> rather have a comfortable seat then one that looks
> cool


I've always used regular Fuji reel seats. The Aero's hump is odd to me, not sure how I'll like it while fishing. Havent had my rod on the water with it yet. The Fuji SK2 look just as comfortable as a regular spinning seat. Time will tell.

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