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VSS17 Strength?
Posted by: Ben Hurlstone (202.14.150.---)
Date: May 19, 2014 10:07PM

Ive got a couple fo light saltwater builds that im thinking of using the Fuji VSS17 reel seat for but just want confirmation if they will hold up.
one is a 6' light jigging rod for slow pitch jiggin or micro jigging that will run a shimano 4000, rated to 10-30lb for a range of demersal species.
the second is a 7'6" inshore rod rated for 10-30lb and will be used for deep water plastics and throwing small stickbaits at tuna (25kg max size).
Ive used the VSS17 on lighter SW builds up to 20lb test and feel they will be fine for these rods but just wanted to check.

Thanks in advance

Ben

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Re: VSS17 Strength?
Posted by: Ted Morgan (---.pa.nsw.optusnet.com.au)
Date: May 20, 2014 04:55AM

More than strong enough Ben. Ensure you have a nice, solid, full length arbor for the heavier build.

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Re: VSS17 Strength?
Posted by: Jim Ising (---.dyn.centurytel.net)
Date: May 20, 2014 02:15PM

Been catching 30# bull reds on the VSS seats all spring. Not a problem.

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Re: VSS17 Strength?
Posted by: Mark Gwynne (101.168.170.---)
Date: May 23, 2014 12:31AM

What about a VSS size 16 seat and 30lb braid? I was about to do a 17 and a 16 on two rods in this class. I figured even the 16 would be ok?

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Re: VSS17 Strength?
Posted by: Jim Ising (---.dyn.centurytel.net)
Date: May 23, 2014 09:30AM

I wouldn't hesitate

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Re: VSS17 Strength?
Posted by: Mark Gwynne (---.lnse3.woo.bigpond.net.au)
Date: May 23, 2014 09:32AM

Thanks Jim. I thought so and glad you confirmed. That will be good for that project in the other thread.

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