Retro Down Locking Reel Seat - Black

Precision-made, the Rodmaker 247 Retro down-locking reel seats blend classic styling with modern control. Designed to shift balance toward the rod butt, it’s ideal for shorter tapers, vintage builds. Each unit features: • Pocketed sliding band • Threaded barrel • Locking nut • Cork check • Your choice of wood insert Wood Inserts: • Maple burl (figured) • Light maple (smooth) • Walnut (dark, fine-grained) Specs: • Spacer diameter: .640" • Assembled length: approx. 3.5" • Bore: .315" Select wood type from the dropdown menu.  *All wood inserts are natural and individually crafted—variations in grain, tone, and figure are standard. No two are alike. You may not receive the exact wood shown in product images.