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Originally Posted by NIB
I think if thats where most people put the seat they are not getting the most out of thier cast's, as IMO the long handle jambs me up.
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Exactly. When younger I built a bunch of rods whose handles are now too long (using the armpit/extended arm method of spacing). Casting on a beach with good footing, a full stride, and full body turn while in T shirt is not the way to figure out how long you want your handle, unless that's how you fish. A rod built for plugging from bad footing while wearing waders, a sweatshirt, and a spray top fishes better with a reel seat as much as 2" closer to the butt than an open beach rod built for a few long casts each day. Age, expanding waist size, and diminishing flexibilty also are worth considering if you're laying out serious money for a rod that should last you decades.
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