The metal used in the construction of the reel seat can make a difference in strength, weight and the resistance to corrosion of the seat. Some metals used in reel seats include steel, aluminum, nickel, and titanium. Titanium seats can be installed on rods that will be used on heavy duty saltwater rods. They clean up quickly and easily with a quick warm water dousing after a day on the water, and titanium doesn't corrode under exposure to saltwater. The pay off is that titanium costs quite a bit more than its graphite cousin.
Single piece fly reel seat utilizing metal hardware and resin impregnated hardwood insert.
One more material option to consider in a single piece trigger style reel seat is Dynawood. These reel seats offer the custom rod builder a great way to set a rod apart. Dynawood is a resin-impregnated hardwood that is shaped into a trigger style reel seat. The resin impregnation makes the wood completely weather proof. The seats are made of various hardwoods and create a distinctive looking rod.