BFS Reel Seat 2024
Nstd reply :
I'm planning on making a BFS Rod with these specs: length 6'6''
butt: .323
wt: .81
What's a good reel seat and butt cap?
Nstd reply :
Will this work
http://www.mudhole.com/MINIMA-Ultra-Lite-Exposed-Blank-Casting-Reel-Seat?quantity=1&custcol50=93
Also are size 16 fuji reel seats too big?
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
The reel seat has no affect on the BFS application of the Rod one way or the other. The minima seat is a love it or hate it proposition. If you've never used one i wouldn't gamble on a custom build. I'd go with an exposed blank seat with threads trimmed flush to the hood with a reel mounted.
Nstd reply :
On 10/31/2016 at 2:00 AM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:The reel seat has no affect on the BFS application of the Rod one way or the other. The minima seat is a love it or hate it proposition. If you've never used one i wouldn't gamble on a custom build. I'd go with an exposed blank seat with threads trimmed flush to the hood with a reel mounted.
Thanks for the reply and the warning about the Minima seat. My concern is not BFS application but whether it will fit on the blank size. Will a size 16 Fuji fit? or is too big with arbor?
Do you have a link to the one you're recommending? thanks again.
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
Exposed blank seats are pre sized to fit the blank where you want it. Otherwise use a foam arbor.
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
http://www.mudhole.com//Fuji-ACS-Trigger-Reel-Seat
Big Bait Fishing reply :
On 10/30/2016 at 10:41 PM, Nstd said:Will this work
http://www.mudhole.com/MINIMA-Ultra-Lite-Exposed-Blank-Casting-Reel-Seat?quantity=1&custcol50=93
Also are size 16 fuji reel seats too big?
the minima reel seat only goes down to a 9.5 mm , your blank would need a size 8 if they made it in the Minima , so you would have to use an arbor just like with any other reel seat including the ACS ( also like the Minima , smallest inside dia. is 9.5 mm ) so any seat you use you will just have to use arbors with winding checks for gap issues , your handle material with take up other gaps . that's the issue with using an ultra light blank with a casting seat ...
Nstd reply :
On 10/31/2016 at 7:09 AM, Big Bait Fishing said:the minima reel seat only goes down to a 9.5 mm , your blank would need a size 8 if they made it in the Minima , so you would have to use an arbor just like with any other reel seat including the ACS ( also like the Minima , smallest inside dia. is 9.5 mm ) so any seat you use you will just have to use arbors with winding checks for gap issues , your handle material with take up other gaps . that's the issue with using an ultra light blank with a casting seat ...
On 10/31/2016 at 6:30 AM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:http://www.mudhole.com//Fuji-ACS-Trigger-Reel-Seat
Thanks! both of your comments were very helpful.
Do you guys recommend anything for guides? sizing?
Big Bait Fishing reply :
guide sizing are usually the users preference , my preference would be some small micro guides in a size 3 , you most likely will be using 5-8 lb. line and i would assume no braid , so small micro's will be optimal .
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
A Fuji BLAG 5.5 flowers by size 3 or 4 micros to the tip.
Nstd reply :
5would you size up on the first two double foot guide? For example 5 - 5 - 3.5 - 3.5 - 3.5 - 3.5 - 3.5 - 3.5
Big Bait Fishing reply :
On 10/31/2016 at 8:06 AM, Nstd said:5would you size up on the first two double foot guide? For example 5 - 5 - 3.5 - 3.5 - 3.5 - 3.5 - 3.5 - 3.5
i use a size 5 BLCAG-5j doble foot reverse surf guide as the stripper guide (first guide ) then American Tackle Artus heavy duty micro guides in size 3 out to the tip .here is a picture of these guides next to a dime for comparision , your Fuji 3.5's will work , i just prefer the ones i listed cause they elevate the guide ring a tad higher off the blank and also cause they are a lot stronger guides .
.ghoti. reply :
Something for you to consider. The Minima seat, mounted a very small diameter blank, may well prove to be the most uncomfortable rod you will ever have in your hand.
.ghoti. reply :
Take a look at Alps titanium frame F series guides. They are my choice for light weight guides when Recoils are not wanted.
Big Bait Fishing reply :
forgot to mention for you to skip putting two double foot guides , you only need one ..
Big Bait Fishing reply :
On 11/1/2016 at 6:28 AM, .ghoti. said:Take a look at Alps titanium frame F series guides. They are my choice for light weight guides when Recoils are not wanted.
kind off topic , do people actually ask for recoils ???
Hogsticker reply :
Yeah, you only need 1 double foot guide on a bass rod imo. I like size a size 5.5 followed by 4.5 size running guides. Anything smaller is a pita on a windy day with break offs. I'll go against the grain and suggest the Fuji ACS reel seat for a light bait build. Use to hate it, but this is where it shines.
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
On 11/1/2016 at 9:35 AM, Big Bait Fishing said:forgot to mention for you to skip putting two double foot guides , you only need one ..
Do you even need one?? I have 4 micro guide bass rods they dont have any double footed guides. Oldest is 7 years heavy use without an issue.
Big Bait Fishing reply :
On 11/1/2016 at 11:11 AM, QUAKEnSHAKE said:Do you even need one?? I have 4 micro guide bass rods they dont have any double footed guides. Oldest is 7 years heavy use without an issue.
having a double foot stripper guide is not mandatory but it does take a lot of stress of a single footed guide ,especially if you are using a spiral wrap that places more lateral torque on the guide , that's why i use the smallest guide , a size 5 BLCAG ( i know , only a hair smaller than the 5.5 BLCAG )
.ghoti. reply :
On 11/1/2016 at 9:50 AM, Big Bait Fishing said:kind off topic , do people actually ask for recoils ???
Yes. If you want the lightest guide set possible, Recoils are it.
And, I see no need for double foot guides on a bass rod.
.ghoti. reply :
Any exposed blank type reel seat will leave un unsightly, and uncomfortable, gap between the cut out and the blank. I would use a Fuji TCSM seat, trimmed, with a full length arbor.. And a winding check in front of the seat.
Big Bait Fishing reply :
On 11/1/2016 at 11:13 PM, .ghoti. said:Yes. If you want the lightest guide set possible, Recoils are it.
And, I see no need for double foot guides on a bass rod.
recoils are pretty light , but CRB Nano Micro guides are the lightest guides out on the market that i've seen , not that i would use either of them , when you start talking weight savings in grains , you splitting baby hairs at that point !! i will always stick to a ceramic insert guide .
Nstd reply :
Thanks for the wealth of info.
Whats a good cork split grip to go with the fuji acs #16?
Big Bait Fishing reply :
On 11/4/2016 at 5:43 AM, Nstd said:Thanks for the wealth of info.
Whats a good cork split grip to go with the fuji acs #16?
handles on rods are personal tastses / choices ...
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
Grains of weight are a small unit but can be meaningful on a percentage basis of the whole guide train. I use recoils on float rods for steelhead with no problems. I'd use a ringed tip top on a bass Rod
Jrob78 reply :
On 11/1/2016 at 11:11 AM, QUAKEnSHAKE said:Do you even need one?? I have 4 micro guide bass rods they dont have any double footed guides. Oldest is 7 years heavy use without an issue.
No, you don't need one.
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