Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2017 Well I am on the fence on which of these two seats I want to use on a build for myself, lets see if you guys can help me fall on one side of the fence or not. This is the grip setup I turned for a 5/6wt Spey trout rod for my own rod collection. I can't decide between the gunmetal grey window seat or the polished REC seat. I think I am somewhat leaning polished REC seat, but not entirely 100% . . . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC59 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2017 I say the gunmetal, I'm just not a polished up type of guy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoebop 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2017 Tough decision there Steve. If I give you my choice, then you will have my choice but I don't see how that will help you decide which one you like. I like them both... equally. How's that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2017 I'm not usually a polished seat kind 'a guy either. For some reason I do like that one on these grips though, but then again the window and gunmetal I like too. Usually I know well ahead of time what seat I plan to use but this time I keep flip flopping back & forth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bimini15 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2017 You asking us about rod building choices is like Adam asking us how to say something in Finnish, but... since you did ask... My first reaction is leaning towards the polished one. I think the ornate turned handle gives it some kind of a classical quality, and, to me, it makes the other one look too modern. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave G. 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2017 Normally I would like the gunmetal but it doesn't match in tonality this time. It's not about the style , it's the color and sheen to me. The other one compliments your grip better IMO, given just these two choices I have to go with that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kudu 0 Report post Posted March 29, 2017 The first one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat Rock native 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2017 Build two, send them to me for testing, will get back to ya in a year or two or three................................ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2017 I actually am building two Ken....but the other is a birthday gift for my fishing buddy so no dice there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2017 I am not into anything "retro". We're in the 21st century ... we should have flying cars and jet packs, NOW! Thus, I like anything that looks more modern. Which means I like the window seat, since it definitely looks more modern. Boiled down ... my opinion: If you like an "antique" look ... use the polished one. If you like a "modern" look ... use the gunmetal window one. (my preference) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocco 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2017 IF the reel is high gloss stainless.... The aesthetics IMO would argue for the stainless reel seat. And so the reverse. Rocco Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retrocarp 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2017 I am not into anything "retro". We're in the 21st century ... we should have flying cars and jet packs, NOW! Thus, I like anything that looks more modern. Which means I like the window seat, since it definitely looks more modern. Boiled down ... my opinion: If you like an "antique" look ... use the polished one. If you like a "modern" look ... use the gunmetal window one. (my preference) Heheheheheh I'm sorry to hear that Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retrocarp 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2017 I actually am building two Ken....but the other is a birthday gift for my fishing buddy so no dice there The fact that you have sealed the cork lends well to the polished seat JMTCW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troutbum11 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2017 My Choice would be Gunmetal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat Rock native 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2017 I am not into anything "retro". We're in the 21st century ... we should have flying cars and jet packs now... What about Time Travels? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
