Lure rod reel seat and arbor

Choosing a rod isn’t easy for beginners, and only by gaining in-depth knowledge can you choose the right one.

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There are so many factors to consider when choosing a load that no matter how much you search the internet and gather information, you can never know exactly what load it is.

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There is no information that makes it easy to make a proper judgment, such as whether it “suits your style,” “suits the field you fish in,”  or  “is a product with a good reputation.”

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As you can see, first, you choose a product that fits your budget, and then you make the final decision on the one with good reviews.

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However, this is perfectly normal. Since it’s difficult to make a proper judgment without knowing anything about the load, it’s wise to rely on other people’s reviews as a basis for your judgment.

For example, when buying a car, Hyundai and Kia are the first brands you look for.

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If you don’t have a proper knowledge of the rod , you can’t judge what the company says about “what is the blank”, “what is the taper”, “what is the sensitivity”, and “what is the guide” .

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In such cases, it is better to forget about the words that the company promotes, such as  high elasticity, carbon content, or even how many tons of carbon sheet were used.

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It’s wiser to prioritize the warranty as your first consideration when making your choice. Consider the warranty period, the amount of the warranty deposit after the warranty period, and  the overall after-sales service policy and processing time.

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Next, when choosing a rod, beginners should definitely try it out in the store. Some fishing shops even allow you to attach your own reel to the rod, so the grip and elbow position are particularly important. Next, check the grip length and reel seat.

Anyway, sensitivity is something that beginners can’t know even if they shake it, but please shake it once and see^^

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I will post more details later, but it is okay to not know at first how many axes of carbon there are, whether the ferrule (connecting part) is a spigot or ferralite, whether the paint is polished or sanded, etc.

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However, let’s just remember that by examining the tolerances of lures, we can determine which product with similar specifications is more consumer-focused. Otherwise, it would be too far off topic for today. ^^

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As the title suggests, today’s topic is about rod reel seats and arbors.

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In fact, when you lack knowledge about the rod or something, it is easy to think that if the rod sensitivity is not good, the blank is the problem, but  what is important in transmitting the sensitivity to the hand is how much the vibration from the blank to the grip is amplified, which determines whether the sensitivity is good or bad.

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This is because sensitivity cannot be judged with just a blank that does not have the reel seat and grip combined.

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Currently, the reel seats for rods on the market are mainly made by Korea’s Gi-Kang Industry and Japan’s Fuji Industry.

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For example, if the inner diameter of the reel seat of the A period industry is 15 mm, the outer diameter of the rod blank cannot be exactly 15 mm, so a part called an arbor is inserted into the space between the blank and the reel seat.

As I have learned through my experience customizing rods, surprisingly, there are quite a few companies that make fishing rods that fill in this gap.

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If you value the sensitivity of the rod,  a urethane or cork arbor is good, but  because it takes more time to manufacture, it is often finished by wrapping tape or thread.

I hope you understand that the sensitivity of a rod is greatly influenced by these invisible parts. Next time, we will take a closer look at some of the things you should know when choosing a bass rod.