Fuji Palm Support

[Lowdog]

I have a Power Tackle PTC-76 glass cranking rod and it has the Fuji Palm Support handle on it. After slow rolling spinnerbaits all morning on it, i am convinced that it is a superior design (for me) in that as well as most crankbait applications. Nothing like tucking the butt under your wing with a low gear ratio reel and comfortably (and securely) cranking away. I am wondering why more rod designers do not utilize the Palm Support in their dedicated cranking rods? Are most buyers using them for multiple applications, etc?

Your thoughts...

Lowdog

[biggs]

What is the Fuji Palm Support? Never heard of it before.
Are you talking about the ACS reel seat?

[Lowdog]

Cant upload picture but Fishingtackleunlimited.com is one tgat has them on their website. I'm sure others do as well. Just Google Fuji Palm Support.

[biggs]

Cant upload picture but Fishingtackleunlimited.com is one tgat has them on their website. I'm sure others do as well. Just Google Fuji Palm Support.

ahhh I see! I guess I could have just googled it in the first place. Looks interesting!

[Lowdog]

I hope the attachment is there. If so, this is what it looks like.

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[civicrr]

Interesting. With the palm support, does the 'support' go below your little finger vs in between your fingers as with a normal trigger seat?

[Lowdog]

Yes, your entire hand is in front of it-similar to cradling an egg in your palm (if that makes sense). Extremely comfortable and very functional. I have landed LMB up to 7 lbs and SMB up to 5 with it, so control isn't an issue. Big selling point for many is that it leaves your wrist in it's normal anatomical position. I just think it's a better design, especially for deep diving crankbaits and glass/composite rods.

[civicrr]

Thanks. Looks cool.

For some reason, the picture didn't show up when I first checked out the thread. The picture really helps to show what you are talking about.

[Mattman]

I am wondering why more rod designers do not utilize the Palm Support in their dedicated cranking rods? Are most buyers using them for multiple applications, etc?

#1 - They're huge! They're only available in a 20mm ID. Most Bass equipment is running with 16mm or 17mm seats.

#2 - Exposed and skeletonized seats are what is popular right now.

If they made a size 16 exposed blank model, I'm sure they'd find favor.

[SLM]

I am wondering why more rod designers do not utilize the Palm Support in their dedicated cranking rods? Are most buyers using them for multiple applications, etc?

#1 - They're huge! They're only available in a 20mm ID. Most Bass equipment is running with 16mm or 17mm seats.

Yep--I remember that seat was popular for saltwater builds when it came out. On production rods, you can find it on Shimano's Trevala jigging series.