Fore Grip TCH Skeleton

Our take

A tiny part, but it is the one that finishes the handle. This Rodbuilders' Republic carbon fore grip dresses the quick lock of the Fuji TCH Skeleton 13 for just 1.5 g. On a build where you chase every last gram, it is spot on!

28.6 mm and 1.5 g at a glance

• Brand: Rodbuilders' Republic
• Material: carbon
• Compatibility: quick lock of Fuji TCH Skeleton reel seats, size 13
• Build type: casting and spinning
• Length: 28.6 mm
• Flared profile: outside diameter of 21.3 mm and 24 mm at the ends
• Inside diameter: 6.5 mm
• Weight: 1.5 g

A minimalist front finish for the TCH Skeleton

A carbon cover for the quick lock

The quick lock of the Fuji TCH Skeleton reel seat already hides the thread. This carbon fore grip dresses it in turn, for a clean, tidy finish at the front of the handle.

At 28.6 mm long, it keeps to the essentials. Its flared shape, from 21.3 mm to 24 mm outside diameter, visually extends the line of the reel seat. Ultra-short and ultra-light, it does not weigh the rod down.

For casting, it fits the Fuji TCH Skeleton casting reel seat. For spinning, it goes on the Fuji TCH Skeleton spinning in the same size.

For rods where every gram counts

Light rods, finesse, light game or bass: that is where it belongs. On a finesse rod built for drop shot or ned rig, you want a light handle that lets the smallest bite through. It will not create sensitivity on its own, but it takes nothing away.

For a consistent handle, pair it with the size 13 reel seat and the TCH Skeleton casting rear grip. All three parts share the same carbon finish, with diameters that flow into each other without a step.

Little tip: dry-fit it on the quick lock to check the fit before finishing your build.

That said, it is reserved for the quick lock of size 13 TCH Skeleton seats. Building on a size 15 TCH reel seat? You will need another part, such as the CTC carbon fore grip, available in 13 and 15.