STRUBLE FLY REEL SEATS, CORK GRIPS, AND ACCESSORIES
(Only our most popular models are listed. If you don't see what you need, we can get it.)
| U-1 Deluxe Uplocking Seat. The ultimate in design, performance and beauty. This deluxe aluminum seat has specially designed round threads and a one-piece diamond knurled hooded lock nut. Supplied with finished insert and transition ring which fits between the body and the cork handle for that customized touch. Standard insert I.D. .360" with .420" and .460" available on request. Specify wood filler on order. | ||
| Options: Fighting Butt FB-1 ($20.31) | ||
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| D-1 Deluxe Downlocking Seat. Downlocking version of the Deluxe U-1 seat. Specially designed round threads and a one-piece diamond knurled hooded lock nut. Retainer is formed nickel-silver, highly polished, with aluminum end cap. Supplied with finished insert and transition ring that fits between the body and the cork handle for that customized touch. | ||
| Standard insert I.D. .360" with .420" and .460" available on request. Specify wood filler on order. | ||
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| D-2 Down Sliding Band Reel Seat. For smallest diameter rods. Designed with raised, finely knurled end cap, slip ring and oil finished teakwood insert that has been routed to receive the reel foot. Recommended for smaller rods and used with reels having a narrow foot. Not recommended for use with a Pfleuger reel. Transition ring is placed between cork and teakwood insert to give this beautifully designed seat the final touch of elegance. | ||
| Insert I.D. .375" only. Specify Nickel-Silver, Black Nickel-Silver, Aluminum Polished, Bright Clear, or Black Anodized. Available with teakwood and cork insert. | ||
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| U-3 Standard Uplocking Seat. A distinctively designed reel seat incorporating 'V' threaded body with milled slot. Diamond knurled lock nut and machined slip ring, formed nickel-silver retainer, finished insert. Standard unit supplied with butt plug as a separate part that can be epoxied in place. Precision cut contoured cork ring. An outstanding value. | ||
| Standard insert I.D. .360" with .420" and .460" available on request. Specify wood filler on order. | ||
| Options: Fighting Butt FB-3 ($17.32). | ||
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| U-6 All Metal Fly Seat. Similar in style and appearance to the U-7 seat. The second lock nut and slip ring are combined with an unthreaded unit with the O ring embedded in the slip ring. Supplied with removable plug, or specify finishing ring to use if a permanent fighting butt is to be added. Available in Black or Gray. | ||
| Option: FB-7 Black Fighting Butt. ($21.13) | ||
| Body O.D. .750. ID .584". Seat length 4.24. | ||
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| U-7 Saltwater Seat. Designed primarily for use with heavier fly reels. Black anodized for corrosion resistance in saltwater applications. Two heavy-duty diamond knurled lock nuts separated by a compressible O ring to assist in secure locking. Precision-cut contoured cork ring with removable butt plug. Assembled. Available in Black only. | ||
| Option: FB-7 Black Fighting Butt. ($21.13) | ||
| Body O.D. .750 ID .584". Seat length 4.46. | ||
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| U-8 Uplocking Seat. The U-8 comes with a contoured cork ring, unpolished retainer and end cap. The fine threads along the body ensure a secure fit at both ends of the reel foot. | ||
| Option: FB-8 Nickel -Silver Fighting Butt. ($17.75) | ||
| Standard insert I.D. .360" with .420" and 460" available on request. Specify wood filler on order. | ||
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| U-15 Uplocking Seat. Small diameter all metal seat designed for saltwater use. Machined aluminum front retainer covered by contoured cork ring (supplied). 'V' threaded body 3.940" long. Supplied with two locking nuts with 'O' ring between, bearing on a machined slip ring. Slip ring is machine contoured inside and out and is designed not to tilt when nut tightens down. 1" attached fighting butt. | |||
| O.D. .640". I.E. .500". Available in Black and Gray. Anodized finish only. | |||
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| U-16 Spey Uplocking Seat. Used on long, large diameter two-handed rods. Uses modified "V" threads. Slip ring is knurled and contoured for good grip and incorporates an embedded "O" ring cushion. A single knurled nut locks the slip ring. A front retainer is machined aluminum designed to be exposed. | ||
| O.D. .900". Threaded Body length 2". Standard insert I.D. .815". Exposed Retainer is .7" Specify wood filler on order (myrtle or burl madrone not available). Bores are .560, .600, and .625 inches. | ||
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| U-17 Uplocking Seat. A small diameter seat for trout-sized rods. Machined aluminum front retainer covered by a contoured cork ring, (supplied). 'V' threaded body. Supplied with one lock nut. A machined slip ring contoured inside and out, is designed not to tilt when nut tightens down. Specify wood. Unassembled. | ||
| O.D. .640. Seat length 3.875. Standard insert I.D. .360" with .420" available on request. Specify wood filler on order. | ||
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| U-18 Saltwater Reel Seat. Standard diameter all metal seat designed for saltwater use. Machined aluminum front retainer covered by contoured cork ring (supplied). V threaded body 3.975 long. Supplied with two locking nuts and O ring bearing on a machined slip ring. Slip ring is machine-contoured inside and out and is designed not to tilt when nut tightens down. Available in Black or Gray. Optional Fighting Butt: FB18 ($21.13) | ||
| O.D. .740" I.D. .620". Seat length 3.975". | ||
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| U-20 Uplocking Seat. A smaller diameter uplocking nick-silver seat with a high gloss wood insert. It is distinctively designed using a fine-threaded body. The slip ring is machine contoured inside and out and will not tilt when the fine diamond knurled lock nut is tightened. The seat has a precision-cut contoured cork ring to cover the machined front retainer which has a flange to serve as a finishing ring when covered by a contoured cork ring. | ||
| O.D. .640". Seat length 3.75". Standard insert I.D. .360" with .420" available on request. Specify wood filler on order. | ||
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| U-21 Titanium Saltwater Reel Seat. Quality craftsmanship and a clean
design make this the finest titanium saltwater reel seat available on today's
market. Precision design and manufacturing has fused the light weight of
aluminum with the strength of titanium. The seat features superior rust
and corrosion resistance. It is designed to meet NAFTA standards. And, with its .645" I.D., the seat accommodates
a wide range of blanks. Comes standard with a fixed fithing butt. Not recommended
for use with reels that have stainless steel feet. Assembled. Brushed finish.
Fixed fighting butt. | |||
| O.D. .645". Seat length 4.062". | |||
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| U-22 Titanium Reel Seat. Struble's thoughtful design and fine craftsmanship have gone into making this titanium seat clean in looks and smooth in performance. Fixed fighting butt-lock nut incorporates an "O" ring to keep dirt, grime and water out of the hidden threads. Cork and cork/neoprene combination makes for a comfortable locknut and fighting butt assembly. High gloss Cocobolo insert. A contoured cork ring covers the machined front retainer, which has a knurled flange to serve as a finishing ring. Excellent corrosion and rust resistance. Designed to meet NAFTA standards. Not recommended for use with reels having stainless steel feet. Unassembled. | ||
| O.D. .687". Seat extended length 5.25". Standard insert I.D. .360, .420" and .460" available on request. Specify wood filler on order. | ||
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U-24 Uplocking Reel Seat. Designed for smaller trout rod weights, this nickel silver seat features smooth lines with fine knurled details, machined slip ring, and front retainer. Struble recommends their new Vera wood insert which has a very fine feather-like grain. O.D. = .640", I.D. = .92", Seat Length = 3.75", Standard insert bore = .360"-.420". Not suitable for .460". Supplied with contoured cork ring. | ||
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U-25 Uplocking Reel Seat. Our new small diameter nickel-silver reel seat with high-gloss wood insert is available in both up- and down-locking styles. This reel seat closely resembles the #20 reel seat. From the lightweight crafting of the slide ring and plug to the finely knurled locking ring, every aspect of this nickel-silver reel seat is designed for a compact lightweight look that will enhance the finest 1-3 weight trout rods. O.D. = .600", I.D. = .312", Seat Length = 3.25". | ||
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U-26 Uplocking Reel Seat. Our new nickel-silver spey seat features radiused knurls on the locknut and slip ring. The smooth lines make it appear smaller than the .812" diameter. At 4" long and .600" maximum insert I.D. this seat will meet your spey rod needs. As with all of our nickel-silver reel seats, available with exotic wood inserts. O.D. = .812", I.D. = .600", Seat Length = 4.0". | ||
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U-27 Uplocking Reel Seat. As you have come to expect from Strubleฎ, only the best in elegance and quality will do. From the distinctive raised knurls to the smooth, clean lines, our No. 27 slide band seat will tantalize the eye and perform as expected. The small appearance of this reel seat is deceptive as it has a .687 outside diameter and is offered with a .375 internal diameter only. Our special shape leads to a lighter weight with the skeleton weighing only 0.4 ounces. The No. 27 is supplied with standard teakwood. Specify knurled or plain. O.D. = .687", I.D. = .375", Seat Length = 3.427". | ||
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UD-27 Combination Uplocking or Downloading Reel Seat. Same description as U-27, but can be used as either uplocking or downloading. Specify cork or wood inserts when ordering. O.D. = .687", I.D. = .375", Seat Length = 3.427". | ||
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Optional Universal Accessories Universal Fighting Butts: One fighting butt fits the five most popular reel seats: U1, U3, U6,U7, and the new U18 reel seats - FBT-L (1.75" length) and FBT-S (1.25" length). |
| Order No. FBT-L (1.75" length) |
Price: $13.72 |
| Order No. FBT-S (1.25" length) |
Price: $12.85 |

Struble Wood Inserts
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Amboyna |
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Polished Nickel Silver |
$3.06 |
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Black Nickel Silver |
$4.08 |
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Knurled |
$3.28 |
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Hex |
$9.34 |
Size |
I.D. |
Size |
I.D. |
| 14 | .219 | 21 |
.328 |
| 15 | .234 | 22 |
.344 |
23 |
.360 | ||
24 |
.375 | ||
25 |
.391 | ||
26 |
.407 | ||
27 |
.422 |