Hi Diane, I'd be happy to make some suggestions on the reel seat hardware, but first- do you want slide band ring hardware or down locking threaded hardware? let me know that and I'll give you some links to some nice stuff.

As to the Agate stripper guide I would suggest "Snake Brand" Agates. http://www.snakeguides.com/products.php they are about the finest quality out there in my opinion. Struble does make some nice ones as well but lately struble has been making their agates as people order and not keeping a stock of them so guys have been waiting as long as a month or more for a Struble Agate. Pacific Bay also makes some decent looking Agate strippers but they are very limited to colors. Only two different choices of color with them.



Steve