Reel foot covers
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Reel foot covers
Not exactly traditional but browsing t’interweb I found these little reel foot covers. They are very stretchy and described as being protectors but I though they might have a better use - to make a centrepin foot slightly larger so as to fit larger reel bands on rods! Up until today, I had a Wizard with reel bands so large that hardly any of my ‘pins would stay on, now I can use almost any with it!
Phil
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Re: Reel foot covers
I can see exactly why you would want them Phil, I have had the same problem with a couple of rods, and they seem a good idea to boot.
What I cannot understand though is why somebody would want their reel seats “ protected “unless they were made for the tackle tart who must have everything ( I am not calling you a TT PHil, your use of them seems eminently sensible )
David .
What I cannot understand though is why somebody would want their reel seats “ protected “unless they were made for the tackle tart who must have everything ( I am not calling you a TT PHil, your use of them seems eminently sensible )
David .
Hurrumph....... whatever happened to Handlines ?
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Re: Reel foot covers
I thought precisely that David! Let me put it this way, my Gary Mills feet will remain unshod!Old Man River wrote: ↑Mon Oct 11, 2021 5:18 pm I can see exactly why you would want them Phil, I have had the same problem with a couple of rods, and they seem a good idea to boot.
What I cannot understand though is why somebody would want their reel seats “ protected “unless they were made for the tackle tart who must have everything ( I am not calling you a TT PHil, your use of them seems eminently sensible )
David .
Phil
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Re: Reel foot covers
Another solution looking for a problem!
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Re: Reel foot covers
A great way of minimising paint loss from the foot of a treasured reel. So many vintage reels seem to be immaculate apart from a small amount of paint loss from the foot.
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Re: Reel foot covers
For years I’ve been using shrink tube over the reel feet to make a snug fit on rods with free running reel bands. Makes a big difference in having a nice snug fit and not having to worry about it detaching from the rod or constantly twisting.
Those little chaps look like a good solution
Those little chaps look like a good solution
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Re: Reel foot covers
Bicycle inner tube has been doing that job for decades
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Re: Reel foot covers
The postage from Japan is about 5 times the price of the item! Used for showing reels in Japan and US.
They seem to delight in showing lures as well!
They seem to delight in showing lures as well!
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Re: Reel foot covers
These came from Scotland! 4 for a tenner, including postage. Seemed worth a punt and I’m happy.
Now, if you had been talking about the N Gauge model trains I get from Japan …………..
Phil
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Re: Reel foot covers
I think they could be really useful. Yes, inner tube does the job but so do many other makeshift solutions. I reckon I could find a use for these with a couple of rods that have slightly oversized reel bands for my reels. Could you send me the link please or pop it up here?
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