Reel for SB 346-9
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Reel for SB 346-9
#1I just acquired a SB 346 9' rod and would like to pair it with a vintage SB manual reel. The reel seat seems different from all the 346 pictures I see in this forum. It is an all chrome color seat. The rod was refinished so maybe the seat is not original. An OREN-A-MATIC 1140D fits the seat, but not an SB 1122A reel I have, the reel feet are a bit too thich and long.
Any suggestions on an SB Manual reel that might fit?
Any suggestions on an SB Manual reel that might fit?
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Re: Reel for SB 346-9
#4Based upon the photo, I believe that a 1144 will fit. I no longer have mine, but have an 1133 and certainly the length would fit based upon the photo. What was the issue with the 1122? They had two versions of these, but I've never owned one, so can't add much regarding the differences.
Re: Reel for SB 346-9
#6The issue is the foot is too thick with a too flat curve and very slightly too long.
Re: Reel for SB 346-9
#8Yeah, it's not like it's a Hardy or anything.
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Re: Reel for SB 346-9
#10FYI: Neither an SB 1133 nor 1144 will fit... foot too thick... an SB 1110 does work... I did find a Martin Classic MC78 and a Martin 63SS that also fit fine.
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Re: Reel for SB 346-9
#11Is the reel seat marked South Bend Bait Company? I was thinking that I might pick up such a reel seat, but was planning to pair with a SB 1133. Thanks!
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Joe
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Re: Reel for SB 346-9
#12I had a SB76 with a seat like that and had the same problem with SB reels. I did grind one to fit; worked fine.
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Re: Reel for SB 346-9
#13Here is your SB reel seat with two SB reels fitted. The black reel is a No. 1110, the green reel is a No. 1120. Both reel feet fit, but the No. 1110 fits better, as it is slightly thinner. If interested in either reel, PM me.
Some other makes with thin feet...
Some other makes with thin feet...
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