What size reel seat for a Penn Senator 12/0 custom rod?

Started by JnM Fishing, December 11, 2017, 07:50:45 AM

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thorhammer

Will measure 12/0 vs 80T this evening. Alps are the Cadillac.

UKChris

The standard No.4 reel seat from Aftco, Alps, Pac Bay, Stuart etc will fit a 12/0 as will the larger No.6. I've tried. They are pretty much standardised sizes.
These reel seats are available, as you will know, as slip-over seats alone or as 'unibutt' style complete handles, bent or straight.

There used to be a No.2 reel seat available from Aftco designated 2W as the hoods had extra wide slots cut into them to hold the feet of larger reels snugly. Those too will hold a 12/0 but I'm not sure if they are still available. The standard No.2 will have slots that are too small to ensure the reel foot of a 12/0 fits snugly under both hoods. OK for a 9/0 though.

Hope that helps.

As for the older reel seats from the days of Varmac, Modalock, Lakeland etc. they are unlikely to be encountered nowadays but for reference the Varmac RS5H and RS6H will take a 12/0 easily but I have not tried any of the smaller sizes in person. These massive chromed brass reel fittings weigh tons!