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Fuji NS Type Plate Seat
Posted by: Daniel Grundvig (---)
Date: October 09, 2021 11:22PM

I know there a lot of experienced surf fishermen and surf rod builders on this forum so I'd appreciate your thoughts. I've seen these plate type reel seats on custom surf rods and I find them very attractive. I was curious about the strength of the latching mechanism as compared to say a spinning reel seat which has a hood tightened by a "nut." Any problems with the latching mechanism releasing by a bump or during a hard cast? Thanks!

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Re: Fuji NS Type Plate Seat
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: October 10, 2021 08:16AM

I've never had one come loose or pop open. It's a pretty good design all the way around.

Hang on for a bit and see what others have to say about their experiences with them.

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Re: Fuji NS Type Plate Seat
Posted by: Brandon McQueen (---.hff.mweb.co.za)
Date: October 10, 2021 08:36AM

I like them too.
Use them on some of my own rods
Off hand a 10' 1-4oz for a Tranx, with a black NS7 seat.
I hid the front and rear wraps under Japanse shrink, crouching dragon hidden real seat

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Re: Fuji NS Type Plate Seat
Posted by: David Miller (---.nclxtn.lexcominc.net)
Date: October 10, 2021 11:16AM

I like them a lot, very secure.

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Re: Fuji NS Type Plate Seat
Posted by: Daniel Grundvig (---)
Date: October 10, 2021 01:17PM

Thanks for the input- I'm going to give them a try.

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