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Reel Seats/Coasters

#1 Post by PJKaiser »

I purchased a new rod recently - Shakespeare Agility Long Surf - 15ft - £79.99.
There doesn't seem to be a facility on it to move the reel seat up/down the rod.
Are some rods just "fixed" in this respect?
Are there any rods of a similar price range/size with moveable reel seats that someone could recommend?
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Re: Reel Seats/Coasters

#2 Post by ShaneH »

is it for fixed spool? if so then it should have a fixed reel seat
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#3 Post by PJKaiser »

It wasn't specified..
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#4 Post by ShaneH »

i would say its built for a fixed spool reel thats why the reel seat is fixed
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#5 Post by ShaneH »

i just googled your rod and its a fixed spool rod it shouldn't be a problem if you dont use a multi reel
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#6 Post by PJKaiser »

Could you use a multiplier if you wished or would it not work at all well?
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#7 Post by ShaneH »

ye it should be okish but you wont get the best out of the rod.
go to your local tackle shop and see if they will swap it for a multi rod of the same price
or someone on the forum mite do a swap with you
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ShaneH wrote:ye it should be okish but you wont get the best out of the rod.
go to your local tackle shop and see if they will swap it for a multi rod of the same price
or someone on the forum mite do a swap with you
Any takers on a swap?!
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#9 Post by The Austrian »

why not keep the rod and buy a fixed spool reel? kstaff has 2 for sale here http://www.sea-angling-ireland.org/bull ... 22&t=42788
Item Listed:[Shimano Titanos Power GT
6000 very little use with free spool of Daiwa Sensor 12lb line / 50 euro

Daiwa Emcast Evo 5500 / well used but still working fine, a great tough reel with spool of Sakuma Crystal line / 50 eur

County:[Dubln]

Detailed Description of Item:[http://www.tacklefanatics.co.uk/product ... -reel.html]

Condition:[as above]

Asking Price:[50 eur each reel ]
All Items listed for sale must have an asking price


Place "X" where appropriate

Willing to Post Yes [ ] No [ x]
Can Meet Locally Yes [x ] No[ ]
Open To Offers Yes[ ] No[ x]
Willing to Swap Yes[ ] No[x ]

Any other information on this item:

2 good reels just de cluttering the attic! :D
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Re: Reel Seats/Coasters

#10 Post by PJKaiser »

The Austrian wrote:why not keep the rod and buy a fixed spool reel? kstaff has 2 for sale here http://www.sea-angling-ireland.org/bull ... 22&t=42788
Item Listed:[Shimano Titanos Power GT
6000 very little use with free spool of Daiwa Sensor 12lb line / 50 euro

Daiwa Emcast Evo 5500 / well used but still working fine, a great tough reel with spool of Sakuma Crystal line / 50 eur

County:[Dubln]

Detailed Description of Item:[http://www.tacklefanatics.co.uk/product ... -reel.html]

Condition:[as above]

Asking Price:[50 eur each reel ]
All Items listed for sale must have an asking price


Place "X" where appropriate

Willing to Post Yes [ ] No [ x]
Can Meet Locally Yes [x ] No[ ]
Open To Offers Yes[ ] No[ x]
Willing to Swap Yes[ ] No[x ]

Any other information on this item:

2 good reels just de cluttering the attic! :D


Have plenty of FS Reels - wanted to get going with multipliers - stupidity on my part not buying correct rod

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