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Slow pitch build
Posted by: Jeff Leonard (---.lightspeed.caryil.sbcglobal.net)
Date: October 28, 2024 02:18PM

Building my first slow pitch rod, it is 6'6' 100-250g. What size reel seat is recommended for a spinning rod and should the guide train start with a 30mm ring?

Muskyfsh

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Re: Slow pitch build
Posted by: Brook Oliva (---.biz.spectrum.com)
Date: October 28, 2024 03:15PM

Jeff - IMO it depends on the reel. My personal SPJ Spinning set up was built around Shimano Twin Power 5000, I have a size 18 seat...the SPJ blanks typically are small OD, so use a reel seat thats comfortable and that fits the reel of choice nicely. I use a Double Foot 30...I either use the AT Tiforge Titanium Pentalite (PITDF) [mudhole.com] or the Fuji K Series Titanium SiC (TKWSG) [mudhole.com] (These are titanium options, if your budget allows it...)...I havent had good success personally using Aluminum seats on SPJ either just an FYI. Good luck!

Kind Regards,

Brook Oliva
Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc.
brook@mudhole.com
(866)-790-RODS

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Re: Slow pitch build
Posted by: Jeff Leonard (---.lightspeed.caryil.sbcglobal.net)
Date: October 30, 2024 04:22PM

Thank you Brook, very helpful.

Muskyfsh

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