farmer 56 here , looks like i will get two rod blanks both lamiglas honey fiberglass model # BT 842 M and BT 875 S they are 7' long one is 15-30# and one is 20-40# .... question is , what brand and or style works best for boat ocean fishing...or do you need to know target fish....thanks again for being understanding with my lack of everything.....brand or style of reel seat
Those are lighter so I'd probably use graphite seats with SS hoods. My preference would be a Fuji DPSM 24 mm. PAC bay and Alps are good as well. What reel are you using? Most reel stands in the 15-40 class will fit a 24mm or 26 seat.
It really does depend on your target fish.
thanks thorhammer ....reels possible squidder 146 jigmaster 501 penn fathom 12 star slosh 20 diawa cortez squidder and jigmaster classic 112h 112xn 113xn .... looks like the disease is inccurable oh i forgot penn 100 155 160 9m 109 mag 10 60 49l 114xn baja 113n 113 hn 110 111 ... im starting to sweat .... the disease is a curse i love......
When i put together a rod i follow old addage some is good more is better too much is just right. in the fishing game ya never know whats gonna happen so i go with the biggest seat that will look good, that i can afford. A aftco aluminum slip over or stuart copy of that, file the inside with round file, wash with alcohol to make sure to get good bond and use a heavy paste epoxy to mount it solidly and the forget any worries.
thanks bill
If your going aluminum try an Alps. No filing, better threads, lighter weight. Should save you a few bucks too. You should be fine with a fuji graphite too for 40lb and under.
thanks swami
Hey Farmer, I bought a bunch of 5" cork sections And I have them coming out my ears. If you're doing a cork handle on the light rod let me know and I'll send you some. Makes a real nice light wait handle but a bit more work turning and sanding. There not those thin rings so no clamping or anything. Shoot me a PM or email if you're interested. Sheridan