MajorCraft Speedstyle 610+MH?

[iabass8]

Anybody have this rod? Was thinking of trying it out for Balsas like the WEC E1, Bagley BB1, etc. 5/16-1/2 range. I think the Reel seat is ECS? Want something to target throw in laydowns.

[Hogsticker2]

Buy and try! I've been tempted by this particular model myself, but never pulled the trigger.

[i_am_R2]

I have been tempted to try as well but don't throw cranks very often. Was thinking for jerkbaits and maybe spinnerbaits but they mentioned it is best for cranks. It has the pts reel seat like other Speedstyle casting models I believe. Hope this helps somewhat.

[iabass8]

I’m no familiar witht the PTS reel seat. Looking at it, it looks just like am ECS seat or am I missing something?

[Hogsticker2]

I’m no familiar witht the PTS reel seat. Looking at it, it looks just like am ECS seat or am I missing something?

It's different - wider, not as comfortable for smallish hands. Just my opinion of course

[hoohoorjoo]

I’m no familiar witht the PTS reel seat. Looking at it, it looks just like am ECS seat or am I missing something?

It's different - wider, not as comfortable for smallish hands. Just my opinion of course

^What Mark said^. I sold the Speedstyle rod I had specifically because of the reel seat. I like the ECS seat, but this one just wasn't comfortable for me.

[iabass8]

I’m no familiar witht the PTS reel seat. Looking at it, it looks just like am ECS seat or am I missing something?

It's different - wider, not as comfortable for smallish hands. Just my opinion of course

^What Mark said^. I sold the Speedstyle rod I had specifically because of the reel seat. I like the ECS seat, but this one just wasn't comfortable for me.

Interesting. What was wrong with it? Any other rods have the same style of seat?

[hoohoorjoo]

I’m no familiar witht the PTS reel seat. Looking at it, it looks just like am ECS seat or am I missing something?

It's different - wider, not as comfortable for smallish hands. Just my opinion of course

^What Mark said^. I sold the Speedstyle rod I had specifically because of the reel seat. I like the ECS seat, but this one just wasn't comfortable for me.

Interesting. What was wrong with it? Any other rods have the same style of seat?

Like Hogsticker said, its wide and sort of flat directly under the reel. And its built on a tube. The "exposed blank" isnt really exposed, so it robs sensitivity. Its pretty much like fishing a rod with the old-school TCS seat. The Curado rods have that seat, also. I know there's a couple more of the popular shelf rods that have it, like the new Favorite Emperor rods and one other I cant recall right now.

[Hogsticker2]

I’m no familiar witht the PTS reel seat. Looking at it, it looks just like am ECS seat or am I missing something?

It's different - wider, not as comfortable for smallish hands. Just my opinion of course

^What Mark said^. I sold the Speedstyle rod I had specifically because of the reel seat. I like the ECS seat, but this one just wasn't comfortable for me.

Interesting. What was wrong with it? Any other rods have the same style of seat?

Nothing wrong with the ECS. Still the best of the bunch imo. The PTS just offers different ergonomics and a more modern look. It's popular with custom rod builds because it can be a painted version, and it doesn't need to be reamed for fitment. Reaming will often crack the paint. As Tim stated, it needs to be mounted using a tube, so you have no direct access to the blank.

[iabass8]

I’m no familiar witht the PTS reel seat. Looking at it, it looks just like am ECS seat or am I missing something?

It's different - wider, not as comfortable for smallish hands. Just my opinion of course

^What Mark said^. I sold the Speedstyle rod I had specifically because of the reel seat. I like the ECS seat, but this one just wasn't comfortable for me.

Interesting. What was wrong with it? Any other rods have the same style of seat?

Like Hogsticker said, its wide and sort of flat directly under the reel. And its built on a tube. The "exposed blank" isnt really exposed, so it robs sensitivity. Its pretty much like fishing a rod with the old-school TCS seat. The Curado rods have that seat, also. I know there's a couple more of the popular shelf rods that have it, like the new Favorite Emperor rods and one other I cant recall right now.

I believe the current legend elite and new legend X have the PTS seat. I'll check them out locally tomorrow. I'd get the previous generation Flat Side special but the handle is too long for what I prefer for squarebills. Hard to find a specific rod.

[iabass8]

I’m no familiar witht the PTS reel seat. Looking at it, it looks just like am ECS seat or am I missing something?

It's different - wider, not as comfortable for smallish hands. Just my opinion of course

^What Mark said^. I sold the Speedstyle rod I had specifically because of the reel seat. I like the ECS seat, but this one just wasn't comfortable for me.

Interesting. What was wrong with it? Any other rods have the same style of seat?

Nothing wrong with the ECS. Still the best of the bunch imo. The PTS just offers different ergonomics and a more modern look. It's popular with custom rod builds because it can be a painted version, and it doesn't need to be reamed for fitment. Reaming will often crack the paint. As Tim stated, it needs to be mounted using a tube, so you have no direct access to the blank.

Is the trigger different on the PTS vs the ECS? It's so hard to tell from pictures.

[hoohoorjoo]

Yes, wider and flatter.

[88ms3]

I've got the 6'8" MH speedstyle rod but the two piece version. I actually love the reel seat. I personally like to completely palm my reels and this reel seat was designed just for that. I've got small hands and I'm still able to palm depending on the reel. It really shines with a small reel like an okuma Helios air for me. So how much you like it largely depends on what reel you pair it with.