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February 16, 2026 12:58 pm
I was curious what you guys do to protect your reel feet from scratches and damage while fishing? I came across a product that looks pretty interesting, wondering if anyone has any insights on it?
Nucari Reel Foot Protector:
https://www.7seasproshopthai.com/product/view/87784
And then of course there are the Abu Garcia protectors, has anyone had good results with these? If so, what reels/sizes worked good for you?
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February 17, 2026 1:57 am
Blue tape has worked well for me, but I’d be foolish not to give these a shot.
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February 17, 2026 1:23 pm
@rise Yeah I have done that for years too. I just can't stand the blue color not matching my setups though! There is also black masking tape that is less of an eye sore, but still not a proper solution. I am trying to place an order for the Nucari ones but pending assistance from 7 Seas Pro Shop.
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February 17, 2026 9:10 pm
Got my order placed, can't wait to get these in!
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February 18, 2026 5:16 pm
How serendiptous! I'll be ordering a few of these soon
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March 9, 2026 2:03 pm
I’ve used similar, they’re hit or miss IMO. Years past I simply made my own out of heat shrink tubing, buy it little larger than foot, cut it to size, slide it on, mini torch it, thumb kneed it contour proper, then cut the end near flush. Works pretty good, the cheap hardware store stuff, not hard to find. And you can get it in several colors if you like.
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May 27, 2026 5:35 pm
Follow up
Here is a closer look at the Nucari reel foot protectors. I was not impressed with the overall fit and feel...
Nucari Reel Foot Protector NFP-01 Size F:
Here is a side by side with a TD-Z reel foot:
You can see it appears too short:
But it does stretch to fit snugly, and the material feels very durable:
However, the locknut on a Steez rod chokes up significantly, way more than I find acceptable:
Compared to no foot protector at all:
1. Protection–these work as advertised.
2. Fit–a little too thick, making it difficult to secure the locknut.
3. Aesthetic–not pleasing in light grey.
Ultimately, I am sure this product can be made to work as intended, but the grey color and extra thickness it adds to the mix just did not sit well with me. I will continue to explore other options...
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May 27, 2026 6:10 pm
Take a look at part #95 here:I was looking for the one's that came with the Millionaire 70
https://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/partsorder.php?products_id=3039
Is this what you are looking for? Looks like they are available through Plat...
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