I have 2 older Shimano Crucial casting rods (the black ones) that have have the split reel where the butt end of the reel seat spins to tighten down the reel. Well over the years the front half has pushed forward from pressure caused by tightening the reel on, and now has begun to come loose on the rod a little.
I love the rods and hoping to come up with a good way to repair and reset the front part of the reel seat, but I have no experience in rod building. Anyone have any tips?
I can post some pictures later tonight if that would be helpful.