Hi there,

anyone got an idea where I can get a cork reel seat - sort of like the ones hardy put on their classic range - I don't have a lathe.

Best

Ding O'Bat

DB,

Why not contact some of the Cane Rod Makers on this forum? they can point you in the right direction.

Google "Anglers Workshop" in Woodland, Washington. TONS of everything you could dream of .. but why not? Three (or is that four) major rod builders are located in that small spot on the map.

Fred

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I'm looking too Dingbat. Let me know if you manage.
I have trawled through the entire Mud hole and gloden witch catologues tonight no luck as yet

Meadow fisheries have one listed.

AL

Thanks for that roll cast nearly but not Quite.

However this is more like it Dingbat

Netcraft Cork Fly Rod Grip with Slide Rings

Its a start, but I am looking for nicer bands.
What blank are you working on?

theres also these
http://graywolfrods.blogspot.com/sea...%20reel%20seat

This look calls for really good cork otherwise it looks rubbish

REC PLRN Nickel Silver Reel Seat with cork insert - eBay (item 120647712845 end time Dec-14-10 18:50:12 PST)
- add a regular cork cigar grip (but not the 'one piece' look)

FLY ROD REEL SEAT nickel silver cap & ring hardware - eBay (item 110611339646 end time Nov-21-10 18:17:32 PST)
-this chap might make you something up and his postage is reasonable

Or you could approach one of the builders on this site, maybe a bamboo guy and see if they'll turn one for you. You'd need about £20 worth of flor/CG2 cork rings.

There is one from REC as well but the bands are ye olde curtain rails.

Its a 2 piece 7' 4 weight TL Johnson fiberglass blank - There is a little stream with a new redd that has a date with me this coming summer.

There is a crowd called Kettle Creek Tackle that do (sell I suppose) them as well but I haven't found a web site yet.

A chap called Joel Lemke also has a reputation in the reel seat world but again I can't find a website.

Try this one.

DLSB 660 - Down locking sliding band with Cork spacer : Genuine Bellinger Reel Seats, Bamboo Rods and Rod-Making Equipment

AL