faygo1979 Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 Hey guys I just started picking up Items for my first rod build and was hoping I could get some advice on a couple things I stopped off at janns netcraft while I was in the area and picked up some of the things I needed for a crankbait spinning rod. I have bought a Rain shadow CB76M. as well as a set of microwave guides for this build I was not really happy with the selection of reel seats that they offered so I am still in need of that. I have been looking at the American tackle comfort seat as well as the Fuji seat, I figure I will do a full EVA handle but I would really like a EVA hood to cover the threads of the seat. Does anyone know if I can buy a hood for either of these seats? 2 Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 Fuji makes a hood you put your choice of grip on. Alps makes an Eva hood. I mount a reel in the hood and mark the extra threads and trim them off. I never put a fore grip on a bass rod unless it is requested. 1 Quote
fastcast54 Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 If you have never used a comfort reel seat i would suggest it. The only down side is they seem to peel. I think Mudhole makes wooden ones that look real good. Quote
Hogsticker Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 http://www.getbitoutdoors.com/components/reel-seats/fuji-reel-seats/fuji-spinning-reel-seats/vssd-spinning-seats.html http://www.getbitoutdoors.com/components/grips/specialty-grips/alps-high-end-fore-grip/eva.html http://www.mudhole.com/Rod-Building/Standard-Cork-Grips/BGV-Rear-Spinning-Grip-for-Fuji-VSS-Reel-Seat Getbit doesn't carry the full length grip, and mudhole doesn't stock the foregrip. You would have to place two orders. It all goes together like a charm. This is what you'll end up with, only EVA for the front and rear grips. http://www.***.com/Dobyns_Champion_Extreme_HP_Spinning_Rods/descpage-NCX.html What butt cap will you be using? Quote
faygo1979 Posted October 1, 2015 Author Posted October 1, 2015 that will actually work perfectly, I didn't know if those foregrips would fit. I am not sure on the butt cap yet but figured I would just pick up a flared EVA one. I have not found an intricate one that really jumps out at me. Quote
Hogsticker Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Look at the rubberized cork composite butt caps at Mudhole. They are labeled VSS. Quote
Batson Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Congrats on the rod build and choosing a RainShadow blank!! If there are any parts we can help you out with, let us know as well. Jannsnetcraft carry our full line. If they don't have it in stock, they can get it for you. Take your time. If you need instruction here you go: https://www.youtube.com/user/BatsonEnterprises Call in or check with us if you need anything! Thank you for your support! Hey guys I just started picking up Items for my first rod build and was hoping I could get some advice on a couple things I stopped off at janns netcraft while I was in the area and picked up some of the things I needed for a crankbait spinning rod. I have bought a Rain shadow CB76M. as well as a set of microwave guides for this build I was not really happy with the selection of reel seats that they offered so I am still in need of that. I have been looking at the American tackle comfort seat as well as the Fuji seat, I figure I will do a full EVA handle but I would really like a EVA hood to cover the threads of the seat. Does anyone know if I can buy a hood for either of these seats? Quote
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