Penn Sidewinder Evo 1

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Penn Sidewinder Evo 1

#1 Post by frodo baggins »

Hey lads,

I broke this rod recently, when in mid cast the top section parted with the bottom section. the fitting is something similar to a ferrule fitting, where the top section slides into the bottom section.
Anyway, as it parted, the force of the cast caused the bottom section to crack/shatter, at the very top where the top section of the rod slides in. (Am I making any sense at all?!)
the result is the bottom fitting is now substantially weakened, and I haven't dared to cast it again. the little shatters/cracks in the carbon extend about 5-10mm down the section.
Would it be possible to cut off the damaged section, rewhip it, and do a light sanding job to make the top section fit the bottom section once again?

Apologies if I have made no sense at all, if needed, I can post a photo of the damage.

Thanks for any help or advice,
Patrick.
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Re: Penn Sidewinder Evo 1

#2 Post by JULIO RAGWORM »

Not too sure with the repair job youre planning, but if you have no joy I could sell you one of mine as im in the process of upgrading. Let me know anyhow how you get on with your repairs.

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Re: Penn Sidewinder Evo 1

#3 Post by nthclare »

Hi Frodo you can use my evo sidewinder till you get yours sorted out you can let me know and you can pick it up some evening im staying in Shannon give a few days notice though
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Re: Penn Sidewinder Evo 1

#4 Post by frodo baggins »

Sound as a bell man.
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