How do you replace the seat on a fishing rod?

Tape the cork off at the end of the rod and trim the excess. Test-wrapping the cork tape before adhering it down permanently to the fishing rod will help it “set” and develop a memory. Mark the angle where the cork will meet the rod seat. Mark and cut the angle carefully with sharp scissors.

What to do if rear seat release latch has broken?

Once it releases, completely pull that piece out. That is the piece you will be replacing (known as the rod). In the picture below, you will notice how one of the prongs has broken off the end of the rod. That is what has been keeping the latch from releasing the seat.

How do you replace the back seat handle?

The best method that I found to do this is to get into the back seat with it folded down. Insert your new handle/Rod. Put a finger or two in the little hole and pull the latch up as far as you can. With your other hand press down hard onto the handle till it pops back into the latching mechanism.

Where is the latch on the back of the seat?

From your pics, it looks like the latch hole in back of the seat is partially exposed from the trunk. In mine it isn’t. It’s completely hidden…apparently nearer the outer edges/sides of the seat than on yours.

How do you put a new reel seat on a rod?

Measure to determine where the new rear grip, reel seat and fore grip will be placed on the rod and mark them accordingly. Slide your new reel seat into position on the rod blank from the butt end of the fishing rod and mark the exact spot with a china marker.

The best method that I found to do this is to get into the back seat with it folded down. Insert your new handle/Rod. Put a finger or two in the little hole and pull the latch up as far as you can. With your other hand press down hard onto the handle till it pops back into the latching mechanism.

Once it releases, completely pull that piece out. That is the piece you will be replacing (known as the rod). In the picture below, you will notice how one of the prongs has broken off the end of the rod. That is what has been keeping the latch from releasing the seat.

What’s the best way to replace a fishing rod?

Carefully wrap and stick the cork tape down the rod at an angle. Each wrap should tightly butt up against the last one but not overlap. Wrap the cork tape all the way to the end of the rod and trim neatly against the end with scissors. Grip the rod handle with both hands and twist in the same direction that you wrapped the cork.