Ima Bass Ninja Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 So i just got a Veritas rod and went to put my pflueger president on it and after tighning all the way down the reel was still lose..I thought this was strange so i got another reel a Daiwa Zillion and guess what it didn't fit either. But when i put a PQ on it everything was fine. Anyone have these problems with the Veritas rod before? P.S. i ended up just getting a Vendetta. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 5, 2012 Super User Posted January 5, 2012 Wrap the reel feet with electrical tape. I do this anyway, to protect against scratches that detract from resale. Quote
Ima Bass Ninja Posted January 5, 2012 Author Posted January 5, 2012 Well i thought about wrapping it with something but it just seemed strange that a rod would not be able to be used with a certain reel. But i guess thats just one more way to get you to buy more of there products Custom fit rods and reels..lol. I ended up just takin it back and gettin a vendetta. I already have 2 of them and really like em which is why i wanted to try the Veritas. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 6, 2012 Super User Posted January 6, 2012 It used to be really bad in the 80's when mixing brands. Quote
LuckyHandsINC. Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Is this the winch model? I read on another forum the new winch series rods were designed for the winch reel and a lot of other brands don't fit properly. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted January 6, 2012 Super User Posted January 6, 2012 I've got a rod or 2 that my reels feel a bit loose on. I put some paper or cardboad on the reel seat and then the reel, does a good job of tightening it down. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Reel feet vary somewhat in design forcing seat manufacturers to make "average" sizes. As mentioned, a little shim will snug things up. Quote
SausageFingers Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 I have an STX on a Veritas and it gets loose on occassion. Same with the Vendetta. The real seats on those two rods are my only issues with them. As others mentioned, wrapping the feet solves the issue. Quote
piscicidal Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Yeah...not much compliance with those aluminum reel seats. Do like JFrancho said...use the electrical tape. It will help fill in any gap due to tolerance differences between brands, but moreso, will add some much needed compliance to the stackup. Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted January 8, 2012 Super User Posted January 8, 2012 It used to be really bad in the 80's when mixing brands. you old man !!! Quote
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