Reel Holding Rings

[fritz]

I have a situation where my boo rod has rings that will not accommodate a particular reel because the reel foot is too large. Any ideas? Thanks

[Normand]

i had that problem and what i did was to file down the reel foot so it would fit. it was an older reel so it didnt matter if it no longer looked pristine.

[fritz]

i had that problem and what i did was to file down the reel foot so it would fit. it was an older reel so it didnt matter if it no longer looked pristine.

Unfortunately, my reel is not "sacrificeable" and the real seat is nickel silver.

[kbproctor]

Sounds like a new reel, then.

[Betty Hiner]

Don't want to sound smart arsie ... but ... use a different reel?

[Normand]

Sounds like a new reel, then.

ditto what kb said

[fritz]

I want to use a heavier reel to balance my 8' 6 wt boo rod to prevent casting fatigue because the rod is otherwise tip heavy.

[kbproctor]

Is the seat itself cork or wood? A picture would help.

[fritz]

The reel seat appears to be a Bellinger DLTB 660 with a wooden insert

[FISHN50]

Not seeing it , Would it be possible to add weight to the back of the rod, say by epoxying a coin or washer to or under the butt cap.