rod repair help

[marksumner]

hello all
i'm gutted i've just found my rod snapped in my rod bag. the section inbetween the last two eyes has snapped anyone know if this can be repaired and if so anywhere near liverpool??

cheers guys

[silverbirch]

Get a new section mate...what make is it?

You will only ruin the feel/action..trying to fix it....or it will let you down when you need it.

[warpaint]

Depends on how much is broken off as to whether it's worth doing. You can either lose the piece and end up with a shorter rod (which will need at least the top section re-ringing) or splicing/sleeving which will alter the action. Firstly, price up a new section. It may be as cheap as a repair, and will always be better than a repair.
If you do get a new section, put a tip eye on one end of the broken tip and a reel seat on the other, Stalker.

[marksumner]

it's a custom built harrison stalker rod got it second hand and it's broke about an inch after the eye and about 3-4 inches from the last eye

[warpaint]

Get the top section re-rung and it will be ok except it will have a slightly stiffer action.

[AndyB]

Hi Mark

Couple of suggestions, why not contact eith Kev Baines at Anglers Workshop near Stoke of have a word with Steve Harrison in Liverpool?

Kev is on:

Custom Built Fishing Rods

Contact: Kevin Baynes
Demonstration Facilities Available
Professional Repairs, Alterations and Rebuilds
Tel: 01782 561515 - Fax:01782 561604

Winpenny Road, Newcastle,Staffs. ST6 7RH
email: kevin@anglersworkshop.co.uk

Steve is on:

Harrison Advanced Rods
201 Summers Road,
Brunswick Business Park,
Liverpool L3 4BL
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 151-709-5981
Fax Number: +44 151-709-6096

Hope this helps and may see you on Astbury

Andy