In reply to Post #15
Not a.fan of ALPS at all. Fuji have always been great. Nah, all that shinny stuff isn't for me. Luckily enough we're all different.
Ha, would love to see an OCD type with those reel seats, and those reels, lol. Bet they're a nightmare to keep looking gleaming.
Not a.fan of ALPS at all. Fuji have always been great. Nah, all that shinny stuff isn't for me. Luckily enough we're all different.
Ha, would love to see an OCD type with those reel seats, and those reels, lol. Bet they're a nightmare to keep looking gleaming.
In reply to Post #30
No,mine have been fine and before I had my last rods built by Kev Clayton I asked about this issue.My rods are Harrison aviators
No,mine have been fine and before I had my last rods built by Kev Clayton I asked about this issue.My rods are Harrison aviators
In reply to Post #30
I have built a number of rods with alps reel seats i would have to check records but its got to be approaching 100 and i have never had one break to my knowledge , however i only build on harrison blanks so cant add anything re century, have definately built on aviators and trebs and 4lb 13ft ballistas for distance.
I have built a number of rods with alps reel seats i would have to check records but its got to be approaching 100 and i have never had one break to my knowledge , however i only build on harrison blanks so cant add anything re century, have definately built on aviators and trebs and 4lb 13ft ballistas for distance.
In reply to Post #31
I have a set of Fuji seats on my other torrix rods, and I like them too, they are quality and have never let me down, infact they're still perfect after 8 years of use.
I must admit I do tend to look after my stuff and put it away in the same condition it went out in, but I wouldn't say it's a nightmare.
I have a set of Fuji seats on my other torrix rods, and I like them too, they are quality and have never let me down, infact they're still perfect after 8 years of use.
I must admit I do tend to look after my stuff and put it away in the same condition it went out in, but I wouldn't say it's a nightmare.
In reply to Post #30
Personally I think it has something to do with the century blank combined with the reel seats. The c2d was designed for use without a shockleader. I think I'm right in saying that most crack offs occur in the butt section of the rod and to combat this century slightly softened the butt section and stiffened the tip of the rod to reduce crack offs without a shockleader. I think in softening the butt section and there being no flex in the alps it can cause breakages. Obviously this is just my option and what I have found it is no way ment to slate century I have always owned various models of there rods and loved them however the c2d is a different story.
Personally I think it has something to do with the century blank combined with the reel seats. The c2d was designed for use without a shockleader. I think I'm right in saying that most crack offs occur in the butt section of the rod and to combat this century slightly softened the butt section and stiffened the tip of the rod to reduce crack offs without a shockleader. I think in softening the butt section and there being no flex in the alps it can cause breakages. Obviously this is just my option and what I have found it is no way ment to slate century I have always owned various models of there rods and loved them however the c2d is a different story.
In reply to Post #35
Thanks for the replies lads, very interesting. My ALPs are Gunsmokes and on my Treb Lites built by John at Eaton Rod Craft. Still immaculate and so far never had a problem with them
Thanks for the replies lads, very interesting. My ALPs are Gunsmokes and on my Treb Lites built by John at Eaton Rod Craft. Still immaculate and so far never had a problem with them
In reply to Post #36
You might not ever have a problem different blanks for different jobs mate 👍🏼
You might not ever have a problem different blanks for different jobs mate 👍🏼
In reply to Post #37
Im sure i got told that the alps seats are too big for most blanks and need a fair amount of filling put in to secure them. Could it be something to do with the way they are filled?
Im sure i got told that the alps seats are too big for most blanks and need a fair amount of filling put in to secure them. Could it be something to do with the way they are filled?
In reply to Post #38
Its the opposite , there isnt alot of room between the blank and reel seat and they are quite heavy compared to fuji .They are very well made though but you pay a premium for that.
Its the opposite , there isnt alot of room between the blank and reel seat and they are quite heavy compared to fuji .They are very well made though but you pay a premium for that.
In reply to Post #39
Which is why I think it a daft idea to put these on long range rods as you'd want the lightest as possible to achieve to quickest hand speed as possible, the quicker the hand speed the longer the cast.
Which is why I think it a daft idea to put these on long range rods as you'd want the lightest as possible to achieve to quickest hand speed as possible, the quicker the hand speed the longer the cast.
In reply to Post #40
Think that's more down to casting style really. I can generate more speed with a 3oz but can cast further with a 4oz.
Think that's more down to casting style really. I can generate more speed with a 3oz but can cast further with a 4oz.
In reply to Post #41
But if you used the same amount of faster speed with a 3oz as you do with a 4oz, you'd cast even further than you do now with the speed you're currently generating for the 4oz. So yeah, hand speed is key, plus all the other dynamics that go into casting.
But if you used the same amount of faster speed with a 3oz as you do with a 4oz, you'd cast even further than you do now with the speed you're currently generating for the 4oz. So yeah, hand speed is key, plus all the other dynamics that go into casting.
In reply to Post #42
Not necessarily true, the three ounce lead may slow much quicker in flight as the drag of the line its pulling increases.
Not necessarily true, the three ounce lead may slow much quicker in flight as the drag of the line its pulling increases.
In reply to Post #35
I wonder how many people even read the small print on rod builder websites, or ask about ALPS reelseats. OK, it's not as if they break every day, but when I was looking to get some rods built to cast up to 8oz+ on the Trent I would have been worried about using 400 quid rods that weren't covered by any warranty should they break. End of the day Mark Tunley doesn't put this in his T&C's for no reason.
. ALPS reelseats.
In the unlikey event of an Alps metal reelseat "coming loose" the repair will not be covered under warranty. A repair fee will be issued.
Any blank breakage at the location point of the ALPS metal reelseat will not be covered under warranty. A repair fee will be issued.
I wonder how many people even read the small print on rod builder websites, or ask about ALPS reelseats. OK, it's not as if they break every day, but when I was looking to get some rods built to cast up to 8oz+ on the Trent I would have been worried about using 400 quid rods that weren't covered by any warranty should they break. End of the day Mark Tunley doesn't put this in his T&C's for no reason.
. ALPS reelseats.
In the unlikey event of an Alps metal reelseat "coming loose" the repair will not be covered under warranty. A repair fee will be issued.
Any blank breakage at the location point of the ALPS metal reelseat will not be covered under warranty. A repair fee will be issued.
In reply to Post #44
Well it seems people who have them fitted are having no issues.I certainly haven't and I give my rods some stick when casting
Well it seems people who have them fitted are having no issues.I certainly haven't and I give my rods some stick when casting