>for some reason those feet, (chronarch, Chronarch SF, and Calcutta) all just
>do not fit in that new Fuji "E" (exposed) reel seat.
>It truly is a great rod though, the 7 power is also awesome
>for the bigger Fat Free Shads, and the DD22's!
>Dane

My Calcuttas fit on the Fuji ECM reel seats just fine but I noticed Chronarchs/Chronarch SFs (with the riveted feet) all wobbled, and the wobbling was more noticeable when a fish was on. Shimano reels with integral reel feet (cast as part of the frame vs riveted) like the Curados fit solidly.

It seems Fuji changed the material (and the dimensions probably) for that style seat in newer production factory rods this year. If you compare a new Loomis with an older one you'll notice a slight difference in color/texture of the seat, and the reel foot hood looks like it can screw down further. The riveted feet fit much better now...