Got into a discussion yesterday about whether it might be a good idea to offer a rear grip for an SK2 when the body (SKSS16/B) is used in the back and the nut and hood (and threaded barrel) are used up front to create a downlocking seat. Fuji doesn't seem to acknowledge this configuration since the "body" is not sized for a rear grip. It's relatively small in diameter compared to seats made to accept a rear grip, but our prototypes are very comfortable and not too small. So, the question is does anybody need (or want) a cork/EVA option that will allow downlocking seats for an SK2 Spinning Seat? Offering one would also allow the use of a traditional metal hood or the graphite/nylon hood and nut as an option on an SK2 spinning seat, both downlocking. Currently the single suggested option for SK2 spinning seats is an uplocking "hidden thread" design using part (KSKSS16/ASH). There are six configurations for the casting....one for spinning.

Would you like a downlocking option for the SK2 Spinning seat?

I don't use the SK2 because a size 20 NPS cut short with a KDPS downlocking is by far the most comfy seat for me. These dinky size 16 seats make my hands cramp up. Tell the people at Fuji tha tAmericans dont' have tiny hands like they do and to start making bigger sized seats! lol

Hello Jim.

When I go pier fishing I generally jig using a "Got-Cha" plug with the tip down and an uplocking reel the threads on the reel seat dig into the web of my hand between the thumb and forefinger but the "SK2" LOOKS like it would not do that but I can't tell fore sure, I have bought a few of these seats but have not had enough time to REALLY look at them.

Have you tried using a rod in this manor with the seat in the uplocking position? and if you did, did the threads dig into the web of your hand?

Thanks for all you do!

It's Friday so Tight Wraps, Tight Lines & Tight Fisher-People!
Good Day!

Bob,

New Bern, NC.

Always
That is why I always use down locking
Hate those threads

Bill - willierods.com

The current uplocking spinning seat in the SK2 hides all thread. Plus is it much larger than any other cork handle we offer. This sort of answers all questions above (thanks, by the way, for your comments) so I'm not sure I've made any progress here. Other comments?

Got a link with measurements

Bill - willierods.com

Jim,

Personally, I prefer down locking seats. I'm one of those odd balls that hold spinning rods in my left hand and reel with the right. I've always found that uplocking spinning seats had a tendency to back off due to the torque from the palm resting on the left side of the grip. When I need to use a seat on a personal rod, I opt for downlocking to prevent the nut from backing off due to the way I hold the rod.

If I were to use the SK2 components for a downlocking seat, it would probably be the Nubbin fore grip as a rear grip, and the SKSS seat downlocking with exposed threads trimmed. If the OD of the small end of the Nubbin fore grip is small enough for the locking nut to pass over the top, it could make a great fore grip as well with trimmed threads.

Joe

Never crossed my mind Joe. Thanks.

Down locking+1

Downlocking & cut off a lot of the threads & no fore grip. Lighter & more comfortable.

My hands are large hands and I have a touch of arthritis. My personal spinning rods have Fuji IPSM down locking seats with the threads trimmed.
I love the way the cork grip wraps around the seat, cushioning my hand. I tried the VSS and found it felt too small for me.
These little SKSS might look sleet, and be fine for tiny hands, but not for mine.
If the next design is any smaller Fiji should call it SKAB...HAHAHA
Garry2rs

Downlocking option would be nice. I currently have to turn the rear grips to match as I prefer downlocking.

Billy Vivona Wrote:
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> I don't use the SK2 because a size 20 NPS cut
> short with a KDPS downlocking is by far the most
> comfy seat for me. These dinky size 16 seats make
> my hands cramp up. Tell the people at Fuji tha
> tAmericans dont' have tiny hands like they do and
> to start making bigger sized seats! lol


Are there KDPS that fit the size 20 NPS seats? If so, where do I get them?

Thanks,
Rick

Rick, I can get them for you, I've been using them for 6 years. I just ordered a bunch of painted reel seats, so if you want any KDPS let me know. xlrods@yahoo.com

Jim, I am building a Drop Shot rod with the KSKSS17 seat. It will have a BGKS17E front grip and BGSKT17 rear grip. Going away from the no fore grip on this to build an "Aaron Martens" style front grip that I can hold with all fingers in front of the reel seat (three fingers on grip fore finger on blank) and still have the rear grip as an option and for casting. This will be a bit of a new style for me but I tried it on some other rods and think it should work even better with the SK2. I also think the no exposed threads will be nice!

Bill, The BGSKT17 won't fit the spinning body (SKSS), you'll have to modify it. That's what I'm trying to figure out here...whether to offer a rear spinning grip for the KSKSS16.

Without looking it may be a 16? I will check tomorrow night as I am buttoned up for tonight. All I have done is cut the diameter of the insert down a little and ream the grip. I do agree with others that a larger diameter grip would be nice, Maybe even a 20-25 mm. I have fitted the arbors to allow the grip and winding to fit without any force. This will mainly be gripped in front of the reel so I do nt thing the rear grip will be an issue but for a castin rod it would be better in a larger size I think!