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Old 01-25-2012, 04:35 PM   #28
SeaWolf
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you've received some good advice so far. i'll give you some of my rod and reel advice:

1.) i would NOT recommend an aluminum reel seat. full parabolic blanks and aluminum reel seats can cause rod failure.
stick with a fuji DPSM or DPSD seat. yeah, the VS reel foot can move. i've purposely twisted my VS250 45 degrees off center to prove a point. but, once locked in the seat, i've never had issues. just don't over-tighten or you can pull the locking screw from the reel foot hood. if you go NPS, make sure if fits you reel. they don't fit all reels.
2.) incorporate a new guide concept system in your rod build. a well built NGC will outperform a COF built rod and the rod will feel very responsive, as well as fight fish better.
Saltheart put you on the right track for guides.
3.) a VS200 will outcast a 250 because the spool is narrower. i would only suggest a 250 if you ever want a reel that can also handle tuna. or else, a 200 does what you need.
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