Rod Repair
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sfisher
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Thanks . I've been given his name, heard he does good work. May have to go that route .
wishiniwasfishin1
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Can you not just glue on a new rod tip guide? They are available at all tackle shops. Pretty easy.
John Ingram
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Do you still have the piece that was broken off ??? If so it can be repaired with an over sleeve/ possibly an inner sleeve repair.
sfisher
Member
Unfortunately that ended up in the water .. might have to take it up to Mike and get it fixed.
just add a new tip top to it. might be different for a fly rod or steelhead drift rod but halibut rods are already like pool cues so it's not going to change the action much
sfisher
Member
Going to look into that , I didn't think I could do that as I lost so much of the rod , obviously it wont be a full 6'6 anymore but should still work as intended? It was an expensive rod so would like to get it back in action. What shop in Victoria has these ? Assuming Trotac is a good start.
wildthing
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I have an Okuma 6'6 hali rod that's unfortunately lost 10 inches off of it...
scrap and use old guides for rebuild ..on others
would make a good tomato plant cane ....lol
as derby states new rod time and try look after it this time.
dont let rods knock against edges as thats where they tend to get damage especially if a carbon glass mix.
scrap and use old guides for rebuild ..on others
would make a good tomato plant cane ....lol
as derby states new rod time and try look after it this time.
dont let rods knock against edges as thats where they tend to get damage especially if a carbon glass mix.
wildmanyeah
Crew Member
IF you are cheap just get someone or yourself to put an eye on the tip and fish it 10 inches shorter.
Slabbedout
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Andy at custom rod builders 250-544-8880 on Willis Point rd in Vic is really good. Like has been mentioned 10” is significant so it may be beyond repair or cost prohibitive.
He has repaired and done warranty work on a few rods for me over the years
I believe Outfitters does rod work too, I would buy a new rod from Trotac !!
He has repaired and done warranty work on a few rods for me over the years
I believe Outfitters does rod work too, I would buy a new rod from Trotac !!
Eden Island
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In July, Island Outfitters put a new tip on an old trolling rod for under $10 while I waited. A couple of years ago they weren't doing that work, and sent me to Success Tackle in Mill Bay - fellow works from his basement, and is reasonable - he will also trade for work done [he rebuilds old rods and reels and has lots for sale] - Barry @ 250 743-3782.
Can't comment on how the rod will be with that much gone. I'd say fix the old one, and keep it for a spare after you get your Christmas present.
