Ian
Although I have no experience of the rod I would expect it and any other
shore rod to fit a 6500 or similar.

I wouild not expect to have to modify (and foul up the warranty) any rod
before I could use it with a mainstream reel
First complain to the shop where you bought it then if no satisfaction then
to Greys and then if no satisfaction to your local Trading Standards
Officer.
Remember to conmfirm in writing all conversatiions, also the name of the
person with whom you had the conversation and the dates.

As you may guess I complain a lot, but then I work damned hard for my money
(don't we all?) and expect and demand value and service.

If more people complained more often then quality and service would improve
across the board.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Keith M
ps lookiong back through my Sea Angler mags I note that there has been at
least 1 Greys rod where the reel seat has had to be packed out with card
before it would tighten down onto the rod and that was a test rod!!

KM

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Ian Sutherland wrote:
anyone on here got any views/experience of these rods?


I'll write my own reply now that I have bought the Greys Orion. Seems
well-made, and on first impressions cast well despite the stiff onshore
wind.

My only niggle is the locking Fuji reel seat which comes with the rod.
This seems to made for reels with a much thicker/longer "lug" than my Abu
6500, and I will have to modify the seat before it will work
satisfactorily.