Hi Folks,
Wondering could someone offer some advice for my Fred Paddock 7ft 9 - 4 weight yellow glass. I purchased this rod recently and I have to say it's one of the nicest rods I have ever fished on our small streams here where I live in NSW, Australia.
My problem is I cannot get any of my small reels to stay on the cap and ring reel seat. It seems to me that the reel seat was built for the original owner's reel which has a very slim foot.
I know I can change the reel seat but I would like to keep the rod in its originality! One thought I have is to reduce the reel seat diameter slightly so my reel foot fits better.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Regards
John Starr