Below is a sampling of reel seat inserts and fighting butts turned in some of our favorite woods and acrylics. Other materials / custom orders can be turned at your request - please inquire. Please also see the Reel Seat Skeletons page for our standard options in hardware.

Reel Seat Installation Instructions: Your wood reel seat insert should be glued to the hardware before reaming it out to fit your rod blank. I find that 5-minute epoxy works best for me. Carefully ream the bore using a rattail file and/or a drill. I find that using a reversible drill and turning the drill bit backwards, works well to get the hole close to the desired diameter. I recommend installing the reel seat in the up-locking position.

Please also note that the images below are representative of the material's general characteristics only; no two reel seat inserts will ever be identical. Each reel seat insert is a one-of-a-kind work of art. Click on a thumbnail to view an enlargement.