Retro Down Locking Reel Seat - Dark Nickel

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.