Removing rod/reel clamp posts/bolts - ?

[Wildman]

How does one (safely) remove the reel/rod clamp posts?

They are a bit too close together on some of my reels to fit on some of my rods...

Thank you!
JC

[Shark Hunter]

What kind of reel?

[Wildman]

ProGears.  and the posts/bolts do not turn easily...

[Shark Hunter]

Double nut them to get them out of the frame. If they are corroded, you stand a chance of stripping the hole. That's the first thing I do to an aluminum frame is grease up those holes.

[Wildman]

Double nut them to get them out of the frame. If they are corroded, you stand a chance of stripping the hole. That's the first think I do to an aluminum frame is grease up those holes.

(What does "double-nut" them mean, please?  )

[Shark Hunter]

[Keta]

Put 2 nuts on the stud, tighten them together and turn the stud out using the bottom nut.

[Wildman]

Interesting - Thank you!