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ALPS reelseats.. (2 posts / 43 views)
PaulK101
Posts: 106
Post #1 3 Oct 2026 09:55
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Hi all

Recently (after a lot of recearch..) got a new set of rods.
Went with Harisson Aviator Flex blanks made up by Calvin Hancock.
Ti forged air guides
ALPs ARD reel seats.

Now the rods damn good work for me short range or at the max distances my lakes alow me to fish at damn accurate too, even make my casting look good...

But id read some conflicting reports on the ALPS seats some saying they broke my rod they are uncomfortable they are cold...etc etc etc..

Well im perfectly happy.
Ive had Cats to 68
I used them all through last winter
They fit my hand just fine.

In short ive had no issues at all in fact they stay locked up much better.
I very rarley neen to pinch them up again.
They suit the rods perfectly and to me they look the nuts.
Do the rods cast 150 yds no.. never will never planned to i dont fish monster pits in fact i hate em.

Make of it what you will but i think they are fab..
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,196
Post #2 3 Oct 2026 11:16
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In reply to Post #1
Ive had alps on all my rods and not once had any issues at all 👍
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