Hi all. I've got a question about a style of handle that G. Loomis uses. Its the one where the reel seat pieces are free to move around, like the one pictured here.

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Sorry it isn't a link, but it says I can't post links as a new member, but I'm not sure how to explain what I'm talking about without a picture.  :-[

How would you go about getting the reel not to move around while fishing? I'm looking at this rod, but I'm not sure about the reel seat/handle.

Thanks in advance.

What is the rod's model number?  i.e. mbr844

SR720

It would be another trout rod for me. Right now my only trout rod is 5 ft, which is nice for small spaces, but I could use a 6 ft rod like this one for rivers and streams where I've got more room to cast.

I've got enough bass rods for now.  

It's a Tennessee handle.  You just slide the collars over the reel's feel and they hold by tension.  Some people wrap tape around them also.  They hold pretty good.  They are really comfortable.

You can move the reel up and down the handle to achieve the desired balance point, if you choose.

You locate the reel where you want it on the handle then slide the rings onto the reel foot on each side. The reel and rings won't move while you are fishing. This used to be (long time ago) the standard spinning rod set up. Now, it is only found on ultra light rods.

Yup that is called a Tennessee Grip. When the reels foot is inserted into the rings and pressed it keeps the reel mounted solid. Most anglers don't like them because they have to make sure that they mount the reel aligned with the (first) stripper guide. IMPO they are quite comfortable.

So it'll hold up pretty well then. That's good news for me, since I could really use it come trout season. I really like how the handle is corked all the way through. That would be a step up from my Premier for trout, IMO.

Thanks for the quick replies, btw.

I don't know about that, St.Croix has 3 Tenn. grips in the Premier Spin..

PST60MF msrp - $90.00

PST66MF msrp - $100.00

PST66MHF msrp - $100.00

Tight Lines!!!!  

I don't know about that, St.Croix has 3 Tenn. grips in the Premier Spin..

PST60MF msrp - $90.00

PST66MF msrp - $100.00

PST66MHF msrp - $100.00

Tight Lines!!!!  

Those might be a bit heavy for NJ trout though. I usually go with an ultra light rod with a moderate action and 4 pound test. We're not talking about monsters, well not here anyway. Average stocked trout is probably anywhere from 8 to 10 inches I'd say. They can get bigger, but that's usually in the fall and winter where everything is 10 inches and up.