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Title: Newell reel stand foot extension
Post by: Reel Newbie on May 27, 2019, 02:06:08 AM
So I was looking at my squidder with a used Newell stand on it, and was thinking if there's any way to make it any longer. The base as of now is a little corroded and has some dents at the foot, so I was thinking of making it longer so it'd fit my rod better. Any ideas?
Title: Re: Newell reel stand foot extension
Post by: alantani on May 27, 2019, 02:53:57 AM
i saw this a awhile back.  not sure if it will work or not. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtvOkI_pvMI
Title: Re: Newell reel stand foot extension
Post by: SoCalAngler on May 27, 2019, 03:52:36 AM
I don't know what type of rod your looking to mount it to and sometimes its not the foot that is the problem. If it is a deckhand style rod without a reel seat look at a Cork Puppy. This will not make the foot longer but the clamp it much longer making the reel more secure to the rod. But, this will not work with most rods that have a reel seat.
Title: Re: Newell reel stand foot extension
Post by: Reel Newbie on May 27, 2019, 04:25:29 AM
I have a rod with the normal twist type reel seat, and I just want the stand to be a bit longer so it'll feel a bit more secure.
Title: Re: Newell reel stand foot extension
Post by: reel man on May 27, 2019, 06:08:41 PM
The Newell speed clamp (SC 10) will secure the reel to the rood
Title: Re: Newell reel stand foot extension
Post by: oc1 on May 27, 2019, 08:11:47 PM
Sounds like your problem is the rod's reel seat being too long, not the reel stand being too short.  Some photos would help a lot.  In a pinch, put some electrical tape on the tips of the reel stand to snug it up.
-steve
Title: Re: Newell reel stand foot extension
Post by: Reel Newbie on May 28, 2019, 03:10:06 AM
Mostly this is about the reel foot being damaged before. Here's some pics. Just trying to make it look a little better and a bit more practical.