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Alternative to AERO 16 ?
Posted by: Mark Hedl (---.hsd1.il.comcast.net)
Date: March 28, 2019 09:19AM

I've got a few rods to build for a group fly-in trip in early summer. I was planning to use AERO 16 reel seats (love these seats!) but have discovered they're indefinitely unavailable. Don at AT was kind enough to explain they're working out some issues with the injection molds and that it could potentially be months before these seats are back in production. Sigh...

As a result, I'm looking for an alternative. One that I'm considering is the "CRB Ergonomic Palm Swell Spinning Reel Seat" (https://www.mudhole.com/CRB-Ergonomic-Palm-Swell-Spinning-Reel-Seat-PFS) but I can't visualize how this seat mates up with a grip. Does anyone have or can point me to photos of a rod built with this seat?

Any other suggestions for a reel seat somewhat similar to the AERO 16?
Thanks all,
-Mark

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Re: Alternative to AERO 16 ?
Posted by: Chuck Mills (---.brainerd.net)
Date: March 28, 2019 09:25AM

Mark - I might be able to help. Shoot me an email.

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That's sort of the whole point." - Thomas McGuane

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Re: Alternative to AERO 16 ?
Posted by: Robert A. Guist (---.triad.rr.com)
Date: March 28, 2019 09:27AM

Hello Mark.

What about using "CRB EXS Exposed Spinning Reel Seats" from MudHole.


Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines.

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Re: Alternative to AERO 16 ?
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (172.58.45.---)
Date: March 28, 2019 09:29AM

What"s wrong with the Aero 17? They are more ergonomically correct.

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Re: Alternative to AERO 16 ?
Posted by: Chuck Mills (---.brainerd.net)
Date: March 28, 2019 10:13AM

Mark - I have some Aero 16 & 17 that I can do without.

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Re: Alternative to AERO 16 ?
Posted by: Roger Templon (---.jst.pa.atlanticbb.net)
Date: March 28, 2019 10:34AM

Mark
I see in the Pacific Bay catalog a "GCP" series reel seat that looks exactly like the ATC Aero seats (all size 16).
Rog

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Re: Alternative to AERO 16 ?
Posted by: Mark Hedl (---.hsd1.il.comcast.net)
Date: March 28, 2019 10:34AM

Hi Robert, thanks for the reply. Hopefully Chuck can help me out but if not maybe one of those CRB seats would work. I'm really visual.. do you know of any images/photos of builds using either of those CRB seats?
Thanks,
-MH

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Re: Alternative to AERO 16 ?
Posted by: Mark Hedl (---.hsd1.il.comcast.net)
Date: March 28, 2019 10:38AM

Roger, that's a great find, thank you!

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Re: Alternative to AERO 16 ?
Posted by: Norman Miller (---.lightspeed.jcsnms.sbcglobal.net)
Date: March 28, 2019 10:51AM

Here’s another one form GetBit.
[www.getbitoutdoors.com]
Norm

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Re: Alternative to AERO 16 ?
Posted by: Ron Schneider (---.mid.dyn.suddenlink.net)
Date: March 28, 2019 11:29AM

We show the American Tackle Aero Spin seats in both size 16 & 17 in stock, both colors.
And also the non-comfort finish at economy price of $ 6.45 in the 16, again, both Black and Silver hoods.
Here is a link;
[www.schneidersrods.com]

Best wishes,
Ron Schneider
Schneider's Rod Shop
Mountain Home, Arkansas
[www.schneidersrods.com]
mtnron40@yahoo.com
870-424-3381

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Re: Alternative to AERO 16 ?
Posted by: Mark Hedl (---.hsd1.il.comcast.net)
Date: March 28, 2019 02:13PM

Wow, didn't expect that outcome. Thanks Ron!

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Re: Alternative to AERO 16 ?
Posted by: Lynn Behler (---.97.252.156.res-cmts.leh.ptd.net)
Date: March 28, 2019 09:05PM

Pac Bay GBS ?

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Re: Alternative to AERO 16 ?
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---.hsd1.or.comcast.net)
Date: March 29, 2019 06:54PM

The Pac Bay GCP is their Aero seat. The GBS has the palm hump as part of the hood and the thumb is in contact with the blank, comes in 16 and 18 mm.

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