PACIFIC BAY A8B SALTWATER REEL SEAT WITH FIGHTING
BUTT
The Pacific Bay full metal anodized series of reel
seats are among the most durable and secure saltwater reel seats
available. I began using them a couple years ago at the request
of several of my New Jersey saltwater fly fishing customers. They
feel the forward fixed and rear sliding collars along with the
knurled lock nut with rubber o-ring insert provide the ultimate
in security for their finest saltwater reels. The foam bottom
detachable fighting butt has become an industry standard. It is
secured to the bottom of the reel seat with a threaded and o-ringed
stud. A quick push and a couple quick turns is all it takes to
get it quickly in place. Many fishermen prefer to keep it in their
pocket and attach it when the fight begins. The model I am using
this year is titanium anodized with a knurled upper retaining
ring. You can see a picture of it on one of the pictures on the
More Pictures Page. I use this combination on most of my saltwater
rods.