zzdruid;
My 6' 6" 2 wgt. from H&H does not have a "flat" spot on the reel seat. The forward Shoe(?) that holds the reel Foot(?) is epoxied in place, just make sure it aligns with the spline.
The wood seat it's self was pretty loose and took a lot of masking tape to get a nice fit! If you turn your own you can tighten up the I. D. for a closer fit.
Just a thought. I have a Gold wrap at the winding check then a green and then an orange, sort of a signature!!

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