I had a Heddon rod with an all metal reel seat. None of my Medalists would work. Called my feeshn partner, Photojoe/Bellinger Boy. We wound up having to cut the old seat off. No amount of heat would work. It now has a threaded DL seat with a Black Ash spacer. The color match is outstanding! Sadly my docking station took a header so cant post pics. I realize it took the resale value down, but I dont plan on selling it. My 9 day vacation starts Friday and I can hardly wait too line her up.