Any one fishing one of the new LTB Spinning rods, and if so how do you like the new reel seat?  I didn't like the old design, but the new design has me ready to try one out.  Anyone use one yet?  Thinking about the LBS610MLXF and pairing it with a tatula lt ss, for some drop shot/ neko fishing.  Any feedback appreciated.  

No one has tried the new 2018 Legend Tournament Bass spinning reels?  How do you like the new reel seat and feel? 

If it's the same as the ones on the green legends, I really don't like it. I hacked it all off my new green legend med light and put a handle I find more comfortable on. I am a bit obsessive about spinning rods though, casting I don't mind any of the available reel seats.

 

 

 

 

 

 

New ones look like this

Yes, that's the same reel seat. I find them too slim and they make my hand ache after a while, which is why I prefer the aero style seat. I am odd though, everyone else seems to like very minimal reel seats. ?

Tim, I applaud you for taking a Dremel to a ~$400 rod! I didn't care for that split Fuji handle the old LTB used. I've handled, but not fished, the updated reel seat- it seemed comfortable in the store. But I totally understand- 5 minutes isn't a day on the water.

 

New handle looks good too.

It is a more comfortable seat than the previous one and I almost went with an LTB until I saw that the new LTW had full cork and the reel locking screw in FRONT of the reel. Much more comfortable if there's a power/action rod available to your liking. That's the route I went and don't regret it one bit. 

Actually I think the LTB is uplocking still, so there's nowhere for the heel of your hand to be, other than hanging off the angled bit of cork on the locking ring.