I have built a number of boo rods over the years and always wanted to find out why it appears that there are so much moreup than downlocking reel seats offered in the catalogs. Other than the fact that the stationary seat is more apt to come off the butt end as a result of the exerted force of tightening the reel, I am finding the rods are somewhat better balanced when the reels are mounted further toward the butt, hence, less tiring at the end of the day. I have never had the butt end ring come loose either. Thoughts anyone?