220n base question

[Keta]

The base of my 220 will not fit the rod I want to use it on due to the feet being too thick and the OD of the reel seat too large.  Did newel make a different base for the 220 that might work or am I going to have to make another rod or put a Tiburon frame on the reel?   I really want to keep my only Newell stock if I can.

[Bryan Young]

The base of my 220 will not fit the rod I want to use it on due to the feet being too thick and the OD of the reel seat too large.  Did newel make a different base for the 220 that might work or am I going to have to make another rod or put a Tiburon frame on the reel?   I really want to keep my only Newell stock if I can.

Many have used a Penn reel seat for the very same reason.  I wish I knew which reel seat would fit.

[Keta]

I can build a rod but time has been tight for me this year.

[Frank]

Penn Stand 30-49

[Keta]

Thanks, if I don't get the rod built I have a 30-49 stand I can use TEMPORARILY.

[bluefish69]

Lee

I have one in my hand with the 4 screws already 30-180S. I will get it out in the morning.

I have to do my part to make your gift complete.

Mike

[Keta]

Thanks Mike, when we get back I'll get it back to you, I really appreciate the reel.

[bluefish69]

I don't need it. I have more because I keep a stock for my home port. Scott's will only sell 2 at a time, so every time I place an order I order 2.

[Newell Nut]

When you put a Tiburon frame on it you get the opposite effect. The Tib foot does not fit small reel seats. I have a couple of G-Loomis salmon rods that I can't use for my 220 unless I modify the Tiburon foot slightly. Not a big deal really. I just don't like grinding on a perfectly good foot.

[Tunacious]

The base of my 220 will not fit the rod I want to use it on due to the feet being too thick and the OD of the reel seat too large.  Did newel make a different base for the 220 that might work or am I going to have to make another rod or put a Tiburon frame on the reel?   I really want to keep my only Newell stock if I can.

I had a similar problem with a Newell base for a 114HL...I just ground it down a bit...works fine. I haven't had any issues with Newell bases on Newell reels, including my 220's.

[Dominick]

Lee:  I have fine Fenwick Tuna rod (5'6'') that you could use.  I could send it down with Alan.  Better yet stop by the house if you are not flying.  Measure the distance between the screws so I could know if the reel will fit.  Let me know.  Dominick

[Keta]

I want a 8' or 8-1/2' light (20-25) live bait rod for this reel in case we can't get sardines.  I have everything but the blank and top to build one.

[Ron Jones]

I have a 180 that I've put a Newell kit on attached to an 8ft 20 pound pre Shakespeare All Star. Love that rig. I think yours will be just as great.
Ron

[Dominick]

I am embarrassed.  It goes to show you I do not know the size of a 220n or what a 220n is.  I thought you were going after cow tuna.  You don't fish for sardines, you buy them at the bait shop.     Dominick

[Keta]

My heavy rod collection is well stocked with 3 80#, 2 100#, 2 130# and 1 150# rods from 5-1/2' to 6-1/2' and a Seeker 2x4.