Reel seat issue on Dobyns...

[philsoreel]

I keep having to tighten up the reel seat on my Dobyns. My rods are never treated poorly, not subjected to any kind of vibration. I had to tighten it twice in one hour the other day...never had this problem with any other reel seat.

Anyone else had this problem?

[David P]

I can honestly say I haven't had this issue with the numerous rods I have. Give it a real good tighten next time out and see if it does it again now that you're paying attention. If it persists, give them a call and they'll help get it sorted out. Great customer service.

[KYntucky Warmouth]

I've used to have the same problem on another rod that had an ECS reelseat.  I found out that I wasn't tightening it enough, it just needed a good tightening.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

I sometimes put a wrap of teflon tape around the threads of a seat to keep it from backing off.

[philsoreel]

Well, I'm not a Crimson Tide Offensive Line sized guy but I have a decent grip. Yes, I have tightened it as tight as I can without putting the old vise-grips on her. Maybe it has become a non-issue....it gave me no problems today. We'll see.

Maybe it just needed to be broken in.

[hercdoc]

Roll Tide Roll!

[philsoreel]

I'm so ready to sing some Rammer Jammer! Probably won't be singing it 14 times this year but we'll be just fine. Roll Tide!

[Stasher1]

I sometimes put a wrap of teflon tape around the threads of a seat to keep it from backing off.

This. It's a fairly common problem with some reel seats. I've gotten to the point where I do it to every spinning rod I set up. Better safe than sorry.

[philsoreel]

I think it was just a high spot on the threads or something because it stayed tight all day yesterday and this morning. I caught sixteen on it yesterday and seven today including a spot that weighed one ounce under 5lbs....that was one mean fish.

[dodgeguy]

or you could buy a johnny morris signature series rod with the best reel seat made.

[KYntucky Warmouth]

or you could buy a johnny morris signature series rod with the best reel seat made.

Bass Pro reel seats are the worst I've ever seen for this, especially spinning rods and casting rods without front grips

[fishfordollars]

or you could buy a johnny morris signature series rod with the best reel seat made.

Bass Pro reel seats are the worst I've ever seen for this, especially spinning rods and casting rods without front grips

X2

[bilgerat]

Teflon tape is the way to go. It can stay there for years and leave nothing behind when removed. I also wrap the reel foot with it to protect the finish.

[philsoreel]

I think I'll stick with my Dobyns and Cumaras. Teflon tape is a great idea. Won't hurt a thing.

[MNGeorge]

I have this problem with all my Loomis MBR series IMX rods...thanks for the teflon tape tip.  Where do I buy teflon tape...never heard of it before.

[mortonjl]

I have this problem with all my Loomis MBR series IMX rods...thanks for the teflon tape tip. Where do I buy teflon tape...never heard of it before.

HD, Lowes

[fishinflip415]

I own 10 dobyns rods from all different models savvy to champion extremes and never had one reel seat issue. I hope that it was just a weird occurrence but if you keep having a problem dobyns customer service is some of the best in the industry. Give them a call and you will be able to talk to either Gary himself or his son Richard both are very knowledgable and passionate about helping out there customers.  8-)

[bilgerat]

I have this problem with all my Loomis MBR series IMX rods...thanks for the teflon tape tip. Where do I buy teflon tape...never heard of it before.

It's not "tape" in the traditional sense in that it has no adhesive. It's more or less teflon material in ribbon form packaged in a roll. It will likely be in the plumbing department wherever you get it.

To get it on the reel seat, back the seat nut all of the way out. Lay the tape on the threaded portion of the seat where the nut will be when the reel is on. IMPORTANT wrap the tape in the same direction the nut turns when tightening. Wrap tightly as the tape will conform to the shape of the threads. Two to three wraps should do it. Pull on the tape when done to break it or cut it with a razor, then smooth down the tag end.