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ALPS Contoured Spinning and Conventional Aluminum Reel Seats
ALPS Contoured Spinning and Conventional Aluminum Reel Seats
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ALPS continues to set the bar high with unique and functional aluminum seat designs. No one else comes close to the designs and machining quality Alps provides. These new AIP designs are no exception. They feature a new stylish ergonomic shape, along with new nut designs and soft rubber inserts strategically placed for comfort and fishability. Designed as a spin seat, but can also be used in conventional builds.
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