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Fishing Rod Reel Butt Caps

Rod and reel butt caps can be fashionable and functional additions to your rod combo. Rod and reel butt caps have different applications and come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. Whether you're using a fly rod and reel combo, a spinning rod and reel combo, or a casting rod and reel combo, your choice of butt cap can be effective in enhancing your fishing experience.

How many types of butt caps are available?

There are three main types of butt caps with many variations of each type. The choice of butt cap depends on the type of fishing you're planning and your fishing equipment.

  • Standard: Standard butt caps for rod and reel combos are typically used to protect and finish off the look of the combo. Most spinning combos and rods that have a one-piece grip utilize standard butt caps.
  • Fighting: Fighting butt caps add length and may improve the leverage of fly rods.
  • Gimbal: Gimbals are used for saltwater fishing with harnesses or rod holders. They keep the rod from spinning in the holder when you're fighting a very large catch.
Which materials are used for fishing combo butt caps?

Rod and reel butt caps are made from materials specific to their uses. Lightweight materials are generally chosen for fly fishing while spinning combos and casting rod and reel combos can handle the heavier materials. Some choices are:

  • Cork
  • Rubber
  • Aluminum
  • Graphite
  • Vinyl
How much length can butt caps add to a combo?

Depending on the type of fishing rod and reel butt cap that is used, up to 3 inches of length can be added to a fishing rod.

Can a standard cap be used on a surf rod?

Standard caps can be used with surf fishing rods. Since sand spikes and rod holders are common tools for surf fishing, any butt caps with wall diameters that are thin enough to fit easily into the holders will work.

What is the difference between standard and fighting caps?

Standard fishing rod and reel butt caps come in a variety of colors and styles and are generally used to customize the appearance of a rod and reel. Balance can be improved by choosing a weighted standard butt cap, and they can also increase your comfort level as you hold the fishing rod. Fighting butt caps are between 1 and 4 inches long. They are added to the reel seat to give it extra length and are useful when fishing for larger species such as tuna.

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