Spinning Reel "Foot" Size...?

[Dougfirtree]

Does anyone know a way to check whether the foot of a spinning reel will fit in the reel seat of a given rod, if you can't put them together in person?
Is there somewhere you can look up sizes and compare? I've not been able to find one.

 

[Brittany Chukarman]

I don't know that there is but I've used a dremel to take a little off the foot.

 

[EKYHunter]

I own and have owned several spinning rods and reels. Don’t think I’ve ever had, or even heard of, a spinning reel foot NOT fitting a given spinning rod. Same for baitcasters. I fish Shimano and G Loomis but have others as well.

 

[Dougfirtree]

I own and have owned several spinning rods and reels. Don’t think I’ve ever had, or even heard of, a spinning reel foot NOT fitting a given spinning rod. Same for baitcasters. I fish Shimano and G Loomis but have others as well.

It happened to me today. I ordered a reel and the foot is too big for the seat. Granted, it's a large reel, but it would be nice to be able to know when that's going to be an issue.

 

[Sawtooth]

Usually if the line recommendations for the rod and reel are the same you shouldn't have any problems. If the rod is made for 2-6lb line, but you are trying to put a reel made for 6-10 lb. or larger you may have an issue. Heavier line recommendation on reel = larger foot.