Adding a locking ring to a reel seat nut

[georgeyew]

Hey guys,

I have a rod with a reel seat nut that seems to come loose every so often. I was wondering if there is a way to add a locking ring on top of the nut to keep it from backing out? I was hoping that there was a way to do it without removing all the components on the rod. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

[Kevin22]

Put your reel on and tighten it down. Take a colored sharpie and carefully put a dot on the threads above and below the nut. Back the nut off and put plumbers tape on the threads between the dots. When you tighten it back up it should be a good snug fit and you won't see the tape. 

[MickD]

Above idea should work.  The direct answer is that you can add a locking nut only if it will clear your guides and any forend.  Not likely.  I think I remember a person suggesting putting a rubber band around the seat at the hood, tied in a knot, right against the hood, to prevent it from moving.  Rubber bands won't last long, so if this works you'll most likely have to do it several times a season.  It is possible that putting some compressible material, like gasket material, under the reel foot will provide a jamming effect to keep the nut from backing off.  good luck.