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Reel seat care
Posted by: Cory Byrnes (198.135.124.---)
Date: August 24, 2015 09:12PM

Hi,

I like the look of reel seats with the wood insert. I want to put a few saltwater fly rods together with them. Even with an aluminum reel seat I flush, clean and dry the rod before stowing it. Are there any other care tips that would make the wood better withstand the harsh saltwater conditions it is exposed to or is it just waste?

Regards,
Cory

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Re: Reel seat care
Posted by: Phil Erickson (---.dsl.pltn13.sbcglobal.net)
Date: August 25, 2015 12:32AM

Add a coat of exterior urethane to the wood insert before you assemble the seat.

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Re: Reel seat care
Posted by: Mark Hahn (---.bop.gov)
Date: August 25, 2015 09:31AM

What are some of the better water-based urethanes? The one I have now is too hot for Plasti Kote.

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Re: Reel seat care
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: August 25, 2015 04:14PM

Defthane is good for a water based product.

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