I recently picked up a Fury 703SF for a backup/multipurpose spinning combo and paired it up with a Mitchell 308 Pro. When I tighten the reel lock down, it doesn't tighten completely down, there is a good 1/4 to 1/2 inch of the plastic ring that is "exposed" for a lack of a better description. The area that is "exposed" does not cover the epoxy ramp that leads to the reel seat. Most of my other spinning rods tighten down to or past that epoxy ramp.

 

I'm not sure if this is just how the Furys are or if it is a defect. I actually prefer having it tightened down to the epoxy ramp so my index finger can touch the blank when fishing. Have any of you experienced this with your Furys? 

 

I can try to post a picture later when I get off work. I was just curious if any of you have any ideas/thoughts/insights about this. Thanks!

Hammer + Rod + Reel = Problem solved ! 

 

 

Kidding aside,  you shouldn't have a problem with that. Maybe try the opposite way. I had issue with my Castaway casting rod with one reel which didn't fit right. I just place in front first then back which was a perfect fix. Maybe that will do the trick  

I tested out a few Sierra rods and they would not lock down fully.  Never saw this before with Fuji seats but I know what you mean.

Here's a picture of the reel seat 

Looks like the seat is modified by trimming the threads. I do this all the time on customs. Never seen it on a factory rod though. Looks like they went a little too far. May have used a smaller reel foot as a reference point. 

23 minutes ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

Looks like the seat is modified by trimming the threads. I do this all the time on customs. Never seen it on a factory rod though. Looks like they went a little too far. May have used a smaller reel foot as a reference point. 

So there's no way around it? Just use a reel with a smaller foot?

That or just live with it. You could wrap tape or something in ftonnof the hood to smooth the transition and make it more comfortable 

8 minutes ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

That or just live with it. You could wrap tape or something in ftonnof the hood to smooth the transition and make it more comfortable 

I could try that. With your knowledge about reels, would it be a bad idea to trim off about a quarter inch from either side of the reel foot to get it to sit properly?

That could work but you have to tighten the hood all the way with no reel mounted to be sure you have enough threads to secure it. 

Personally before I modified anything I would make a simple call and talk to either Gary or Richard Dobyns.

That's how my Stradic sits on my Sierra 703. I just thought that is how the Dobyns rods were. While it is a bit unsightly it also doesn't come loose so it doesn't effect the function of the rod.

What is the purpose?

On 6/24/2017 at 3:46 PM, XpressJeff said:

What is the purpose?

The purpose for what? 

 

The purpose for trimming the threads on the reel seat!

 

DVT said h e does it all the time on customs!

Trimming the threads gives a cleaner look and a more comfortable grip allowing your finger to rest on the blank as opposed to the threads. 

I expect the mitchell 308 must have a very thick, or long reel foot. If you have a shimano or Daiwa reel compare the reel foot. If it's thick, then trimming the foot won't help you, if it's long, then you can trim it.

3 minutes ago, Tim Kelly said:

I expect the mitchell 308 must have a very thick, or long reel foot. If you have a shimano or Daiwa reel compare the reel foot. If it's thick, then trimming the foot won't help you, if it's long, then you can trim it.

I have a Daiwa Ballistic EX2000 on the way. Aside from that I have an Okuma Trio 20 and a 1 Three Creed X 1000. I'll compare tomorrow and when the Daiwa arrives