Any recommendation for some nice fly seats for 2-6 wt. rods, that don't require hidden hood design?

Thanks - Marc

Keep it simple - that's all I can handle!

Any of the A-7's and the alps triangle reel seat

Is it just me, or do the A7's seem like too much seat for a 2-6 wt. rod?

Thanks - Marc

Keep it simple - that's all I can handle!

Down locking seats can be mortise free. I've some Lamiglas Perigee 5/6 rods that look fine with an A-7 seat and Fenwick grip.

look at the offerings from Lemke ore REC.
I like a downlocking seat but sadly most manufacturers are going to up locking with the hood hidden in the half wells grip :(

Joel Lemke makes some nice hardware in the LC-1 Downlock, Garrison Style GS-1, look at Southwest Custom Rods or Custom Fly Rod Crafters, Mike McCoy at Snake Brand has Lemke stuff as well. You won't find a better looking seat for the money.

Almost any seat can be used without hiding the hood. Most mad for hidden hoods are not given a high quality finish, but can still be used without hiding the hood.

As long as you use a reel seat with a round insert you can butt it up against the grip and do a wrap on the exposed hood to match the guide wraps. I've done it a number of times and it looks great.