As for overhead vs spin reel. Almost all land based shark fishos are running big spin reels like Saragosa 20000 with a 25kg drag and with their ability to retrieve line fast with High speed reels gives shorter fight time with higher fish survival rate on release. Overheads dont have the drag that spins are producing now days. For Spin rods you can get those bionic finger line release things. I fo
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Hi jim sorry for late reply. Not a fan of plate seats personally, almost lost a reel into the drink. But Alps and Fuji both have one. cheers
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Hi Jim, I love building surf rods Many guides that will suit your need at American Tackle like the Ti Forged. I have the MW50s on my 11ft surf running 50lb and 60lb mono leader. They are great, pass a wind-on FG knot no worries. As for spacings there are basically a couple ways you could do it. First off mount the grips and seat to where you want and is comfortable for you. The
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Great read thanks Don I dont think I'll be building on anything else for my inshore customs anymore. Its an easy choice, Bushido!! so far ive had nothing but great feed back from customers, why would i build on anything else. P.s. i copied and pasted this to my Rod building page, cheers
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Perfect Don, thanks for the info Just ordered a set from Ian for my next build already on their way.
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Hi mate, TiForged Double foot guides or MW50s with the 12 running guides also handle 60lb braid. Find them on the American Tackle Company site. For sizing, you need to know a few more things. Length is your blank, Spool diameter, Reel stem angle and so on. Ther is some good videos on Youtube Lou Caruso. One of the best. Ive modified his technique a bit and come up with my own that works reall
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Hi Edward, Have you had a look at American tackle company website Catalogue. They have an Awesome range of reel seats. Check out the CRSD think they are. Cheers Bucky
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Michael, AT have many blanks to choose from. Is he chasing 2 or 1pc ? Bushido Spinning 6'8 SP68/4-8 Bushido 2pc 7'2 SP72 2/4-8 MATRIX 7'0 2PC 4 -10LB - MA SP7 2/4-10 or slightly heavier MATRIX MA SJ7/8-14. Its Fast Med-light. Cheers Bucky
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On my surf rod builds, besides the MW50s ive been using a lot of letely, these are my go to guides for a conventional setup. What a great guide! Cheers Bucky
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Hi Look at Bushido Blanks. Built on a few now and customer feedback has been great. Cheers
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Hi Guys, HCC reel seats are next level in rod building componentry. Cant wait to get my hands on one in person. Regards Bucky
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