No i wouldn't be using it on a BFS model but the normal model. Only cosmetic defference between the two I think is foam grips instead of cork on the MS-X

I own the new patriarch and the only people that say nobody wants them are people who have never fished them. First off it is drop dead gorgeous and would look great on a champion rod. Second it is as well built. Very smooth and sold feeling but very light as well. It feels more sold than many other...

I'm pretty sure the best place for Phenix soft touch split seats is...Phenix Rods. Thanks but I have been on the website and I don't see anywhere to buy reel seats only production rods, blanks and miscellaneous merchandise such as shirts, hats, reel covers and rod racks. I have emailed them and awa...

In another topic I posted someone mentioned that Phenix sells a soft touch reel seat. I have also seen that Alps apparently has a soft touch split reel seat but I cant seem to find either available. Swampland I was told has the Phenix soft touch seat but I have not gotten a response back yet. I am w...

Hi, I own multiple models of both rods you mentioned. It really depends on what you are looking for in a rod. The MS-X feels like no other rod you have ever felt before. It is extremely light and almost weightless in hand whereas the Jackall neros are slightly heavier at the butt section. Placed be...

mhgsx wrote:Phenix makes a split seat with the soft touch texture. You can get them from Lance @ Swampland.

Really? I didn't think they made a soft touch seat. Is it the seat that looks like a split version of the fuji acs seat?

Thanks for the quick info guys. Kinda stinks that no one makes a split soft touch reel seat and I really like the shape of that seat until you get to the front part where it swoops a little and the hood matches that so its a little off putting to me. I wish 13 fishing sold the Evolve reel seat they ...

Thanks for the recommendation Matt. I've decided to go with the St Croix Avid series blank as you know. Cant wait to start this new build. Look forward to seeing your work again Matt

Thanks Matt, Did you happen to see my post about the Alps Tex touch seat as well? Didnt know if there was a way to make that seat split and possibly work with a fuji hood

Another vote for Matt at Otterods. I have 2 customs from him and they could not be more perfect. Very easy t work with and will work you through the whole process if you need help with details

Would it be possible to cut the Alps Tex Touch reel seat to make it split like the sk2? and would it be possible to mate it with a fuji hood in doing so?

Will the Sk2 split reel seat fit with a traditional style fuji hood or only the matching sk2 hood?

I cant seem to find that blank for sale anywhere. Any idea how comparable the infinity blanks or pro xp blanks would compare?

Thanks for the heads up, how fast is the tip on this blank?

I am looking to build a custom rod with a budget on the blank under $150 or at least around that number. Need 7' in length and it needs to be unpainted or at least black blank. I want a Med power that can cast down to 1/4oz or possibly 1/8oz and would prefer a mod-fast action but fast is ok. No Stic...