The reel seat should dry fit an inch or two above it's final resting place. Once you put the rod bond on it will slide down and fit tight. I have the luxury of being able to take the blank in to Greg's and make sure I get an exact fit but they can be reamed a little if necessary.

Nothing else magic about them. Make sure you clean up the exposed portion well, you'll have you finger there forever and any imperfection will be noticed forever.

Go to Rodbuilding.org and do a search. Mass of info.
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