Whatever design you choose, the internal specs are essentially identical and are superior to other cap & ring designs. The internal profiles of both the cap and the ring are tapered. The two parts are engineered to capture the reel foot and hang on with a tenacity that no other design can. Each seat has some defining characteristic that will alert you to the proper orientation of the ring or slide band.



The ACW Payne-Inspired: One remarkable reel seat, by golly. The most widely recognised cap and ring seat in the history of rodmaking. Or, so we're told.


The ACW Unusually-Traditional: Tradition to the extreme - every facet is a reflection on history, yet the design is timeless!


The ACW S.A.K.I.: Sleek, Alluring, Knurled, Incised. ACW's premier modern cap & ring seat; a tribute to the late 20th century design trends.


The ACW Boyd-Inspired: ACW's modern rendition of a century-old design by G.W. Boyd. Make your next rod an instant classic.


The ACW Swoop: This is the seat your mother warned you about. Get all the modern you need right here. Couple it with the swoop winding check and dazzle yourself.



The ACW Leonard Wide: One of two tributes to Hiram Leonard. The band on this one is WIDE. Hence the name. It's also got a bull's eye engraved on the butt cap. So cool.


The ACW Leonard Narrow: Another Tribute to Mr. Leonard. The band on this one is--you guessed it--narrow.


Mirror Polish : We have the ability to offer you a true mirror finish - absolutely brilliant, jewelry grade glint & glitter. Rodmakers who have seen our first run of these hyper-polished seats have been impressed with the shine and many have also commented that they like the effect polishing has on some of the hard edges and crisp knurls - every detail is softened just a little so these pieces not only look like true rod jewelry, they feel like it. Forego the mess of polishing at home; get our Mirror Polish. $3.00 up charge is discountable.


Natural Polish : It's polished, but not screaming, making it great for rods that will be fished over finicky fish; the subtle glow does not glint and glare in the sunlight. All of our seats come with this finish unless you designate mirror polish.

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