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After 20 years, Alice & I are retiring from owning & managing Genuine Bellinger, INC & Bellinger Reel Seats. Mike McFarland of McFarland Rod Company will take over ownership & management and will relocate the business to his hometown of Bellwood, PA. During this transition period, customers may continue to order a limited number of items through this website:
- Planing forms
- Depth Gauges
- Depth Gauge Standards
- Nickel silver ferrules & winding checks
- Pearsall's silk & binding thread

Once Mike has what he needs set up & in place, customers will be directed to the new Bellinger website & ordering platform. Until then, we ask for your patience & continued support.

You may contact Mike at mike@mcfarlandrods.com if you have any questions &/or you may also still email thru this website or to info@geniunebellinger.com

We'd like to thank our customers & friends for a great 20 years. Bellinger customers are the best & we've appreciated the opportunity to work with you.
– Alice & Chet Croco

WE ARE CURRENTLY VERY LOW (OR OUT OF) MOST REELSEATS (particularly hardware). Please feel free to email us at info@genuinebellinger.com to check availability or check back on website in approximately 3 weeks. 
Thanks for your patience!

Traditional Nickel Silver Fly Fishing Reel Seats

fly rod reel seatsThe reel seat. It is the most recognizable component that stands out on a fly rod. To some custom builders, rod makers and fly fishers, choosing the proper reel seat is an important decision that takes reflection and more thought and consideration than just settling for the cheap and easy.

It is important because by the very nature of their craft custom rod makers and builders know the design and execution of their custom fly rod is a reflection on them and their level of craftsmanship, artisitic skill and their ability to meet the needs of the fly fishers who place value on something more than what they see or feel with the mass produced.

We are makers of traditional nickel silver and anodized aluminum reel seat hardware and the finest in top-quality wood spacers.  Our hardware designs are driven by tradition and are precisely made and well executed.  They are well suited for the purpose and are not cheap in quality or mass produced. The custom builder will enjoy working with our reelseats. The fit and finish make them easy to assemble and they are consistently well made.  Our standard bore is .375" but we can easily accomodate larger bore requests for large diameter fiberglass and graphite blanks. Please make note in the comments section when placing your order.

Our varnished woods and stabilized burl spacers are truly unique, singularly selected and finely finished.  We take what occurs randomly in nature and through our own skill and experience draw it out and turn it into something that reflects those attributes which are most important to the custom builder or maker.

Please scroll through what we have put on display here.  Please contact us should you have any questions about our reel seats.

Check out our Varnished and Stabilized Wood page for close up images of our woods.


Down Locking Sliding Band Nickel Silver - . 660"- with Varnished or Stabililzed Wood Spacer HARDWARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE SUMMER 2024!

CODE: DLSB660

$80.00
One of our most popular reel seats. A traditional polished nickel silver cap and ring style seat with a mortised spacer. Comes complete with trim ring,... More

Down Locking Threaded Barrel Nickel Silver - .720" - hardware only set

CODE: DLTB720HWO

$70.00
Down locking threaded barrel 720 nickel silver hardware only set.  Excellent choice for medium to large weight rods. Comes complete with end cap,... More

Up Locking Threaded Barrel Nickel Silver - .720" - hardware only set

CODE: ULTB720HWO

$70.00
Up Locking Threaded Barrel 720 Hardware Only. Excellent   for larger rods.  Comes complete with mortised threaded barrel, butt cap, threaded nut,... More

Up Locking Threaded Barrel Nickel Silver - .680" die-formed hardware only set CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE OCT 2024! Contact mike@mcfarlandrods.com

CODE: ULTB680DFPHWO

$70.00
Our up locking threaded barrel 680 hardware set with an "old school"  die-formed pocket slide band instead of a machined pocket slide... More

Down Locking Sliding Band Nickel Silver - .660" - hardware only set CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE OCT 2024

CODE: DLSB660HWO

$50.00
Want to turn your own wood spacer? Consider our nickel silver hardware only sets in our more popular traditional down locking sliding band cap and... More

Down Locking Threaded Barrel Nickel Silver - .660" - hardware only set CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE SUMMER 2024!

CODE: DLTB660HWO

$58.00
If you are turning your own threaded barrel mortised seat or you need an additional set of threaded barrel hardware then consider our 660 down locking... More

Down Locking Threaded Barrel Nickel Silver 660 - Varnished or Stabilized Wood Spacer CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABE SUMMER 2024!

CODE: DLTB660

$82.00
A down locking version of our 660 threaded barrel seat. An excellent choice for rods up to 5 weight. Comes complete with trim ring,... More

Up Locking Threaded Barrel Nickel Silver - .660" - Varnished or Stabilized Wood Spacer CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE SUMMER 2024!

CODE: ULTB660

$88.00
An up locking version of our 660 threaded barrel seat. An excellent choice for rods up to 5 weight. Comes complete with cork hood,... More

Up Locking Threaded Barrel Nickel Silver - .720" - with varnished or stabilized wood spacer

CODE: ULTB720

$99.00
An up locking version of our 720 threaded barrel seat. An excellent choice for rods up to 8 weight. Comes complete with cork... More