get strapped and OTI

jt2hunt · 09-05-2007, 10:49 PM

so i put a torsa 20 on my new OTI jigging rod. the studs are too long, has anyone had a similar problem.

i assume i should just nick off 1/4 to 1/2 inch and make sure it is still threaded properly. it worked fine on a dragonfly jigging rod, are they bigger in diameter where the reel seat attaches? thanks

lite-liner · 09-06-2007, 08:34 AM

the studs aren't too long so much as these new jig rods are smaller
diameter in the seat area
little trick- figure how much has to come off, then run a nut
up the stud past the cut-line. when you're done, back the nut off
& threads are fixed. just file the little burr off the end.
I had kinda the same problem putting an LX on my jig rod(400g SeaMajic)
w/ a GS bracket. Tightened down fine, but too much space in between to clamp the GS bracket. Went to Lowe's & got some 3/16" I.D. STAINLESS bushings
& cut to correct length to take up the gap. works excellent.
hope this helps.
tight lines
-Brian

North Texas Fiberglass · 09-22-2007, 11:43 AM

I had to shim my LX too. I simply used some 3/16 stainless washers here at the shop, added 4 to each side, and it has worked for 2 seasons like a charm!

jt2hunt · 09-22-2007, 05:48 PM

thanks, that is what i thought, as well.

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jt2hunt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 237	get strapped and OTI so i put a torsa 20 on my new OTI jigging rod. the studs are too long, has anyone had a similar problem. i assume i should just nick off 1/4 to 1/2 inch and make sure it is still threaded properly. it worked fine on a dragonfly jigging rod, are they bigger in diameter where the reel seat attaches? thanks

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09-06-2007, 08:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
lite-liner Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: little elm, tx., USA Posts: 472	the studs aren't too long so much as these new jig rods are smaller diameter in the seat area little trick- figure how much has to come off, then run a nut up the stud past the cut-line. when you're done, back the nut off & threads are fixed. just file the little burr off the end. I had kinda the same problem putting an LX on my jig rod(400g SeaMajic) w/ a GS bracket. Tightened down fine, but too much space in between to clamp the GS bracket. Went to Lowe's & got some 3/16" I.D. STAINLESS bushings & cut to correct length to take up the gap. works excellent. hope this helps. tight lines -Brian

09-22-2007, 11:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
North Texas Fiberglass Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 81	I had to shim my LX too. I simply used some 3/16 stainless washers here at the shop, added 4 to each side, and it has worked for 2 seasons like a charm!

09-22-2007, 05:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
jt2hunt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 237	thanks, that is what i thought, as well.

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