Rod repair

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alancooper
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Rod repair

#1 Post by alancooper »

I closed the car door on the top half of a rod. The bottom half is fine. Any advice on getting a replacement top?
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petewex
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#2 Post by petewex »

hi , if your rod cost big dollars you can claim off your house insurance no prob , ps sorry to here about your rod :(
2009 species= whiting,flounder,dab,codling,bass,dogs,rockling,smooth hound,

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#3 Post by alancooper »

Is there nowhere I can buy the top half? - either new or off someone who has an old rod? Do people just throw the bottom away?
Alan.
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#4 Post by fishermannum1 »

hi mate say what type/make/modal and size of the rod, you never know someone in here might have a top piece to fit you's, even i have a cupboard with a lot of bits of rods!
as ole rab c said " see me' see the sea' i love the sea me"
right i'am off for a swally!!!!!!! so were's the F***'n purse!!!!!!!
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#5 Post by MC »

contact the maker and maybe they have a replacement tip, but it happened to me once and the bottom half ended up in the garden as a plant support, couldnt get a replacement tip as it was an old rod
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keitzer30
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#6 Post by keitzer30 »

try the lads in viking tackle bray. they can be a great help. had my dads rod rebuilt came back like new .here is the phone no. 012869215 ask for mick or gerry. hope it :lol: helps/
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#7 Post by EricH »

Alright Jemo!
Have been speaking to Tom, he is gonna take a look at it for me, thanks for all the replies!!

Keith, see you at the comp Sunday . . .!!
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#8 Post by alancooper »

The rod I smashed was an Ugly stick spin (sapphire), 9ft casting 25-65g. It is not going to break the bank to replace it but if anyone has a top-half that can be "recycled" I could make a donation to a charity of their choice.
Alan.
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