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I use plate style because 1) I feel that it allows the blank to flex more completely 2) it gives better sensitivity, and 3) it makes the rod a little lighter. I feel that a collar style seat creates a stiff spot in the blank, just like a ferrule does. As Makai and I fish the same general area, the extra distance is important. And as Rizzo states, the sensitivity issue also factors into my choice - with your hand directly on the blank it transmits every little bump.
AS, I broke a collar style reel seat off of a factory St. Croix Ben Doer (sp?) a few years back. The seat itself didn't break, the epoxy under it holding to the blank let go. I've never had an actual seat come apart. I was happy it happened - the rod is much nicer with the plate style seat.
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