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Worn rod guide
Posted: September 21st, 2005, 11:49 am
by catchin1
Twice this weekend my line broke whilst I was casting. After further review I found flaw in the guide at the end of my rod. I assume it was cutting my line(Power Pro 10lb). I looked at it hard but can't tell if its worn or just cracked. The rod is a Berkly Bionix 7" md action spin.
Whats anyone elses thoughts? Just a crack or is it worn from the Braided Line. Thats all I ever used on it.
Posted: September 21st, 2005, 12:12 pm
by Nathan
More than likely it is just cracked. Even the cheapest ceramic guide inserts are about impossible to groove with even a triangular file. If you want, bring it by next time you're in Tallahassee and I'll take a look at it. I'll send you my number in a PM.
Nathan
Posted: September 21st, 2005, 2:15 pm
by Frank Bradfield
I have a 5'6 Penn Grouper rod I like , its a few years old and has started rusting under all the eyes, looking at it i think it needs to have the eyes taken off , cleaned and re-wrapped. Its only about an $ 80.00 rod so its not worth to much to have it repaired. Anybody know a cheap repair guy ? If not i'll just put it in the back-up pile ... thx... frank
Posted: September 21st, 2005, 2:28 pm
by chugbug
Frank...I think Nathan is your man for rod repair.
Posted: September 21st, 2005, 3:26 pm
by Nathan
Yep, I can fix it.
Nathan
Posted: September 21st, 2005, 3:28 pm
by wevans
Posted: September 21st, 2005, 4:12 pm
by Frank Bradfield
Thats what i'm talking about !
Posted: September 21st, 2005, 4:45 pm
by Nathan
I don't know, how cheap we talking here.
Honestly my prices are much better than most you will find.
Nathan
Posted: September 21st, 2005, 4:48 pm
by Frank Bradfield
I'm just messing with ya...but next time i'm down your way i need to look you up...
that's the kinda repairman Frank's lookin fer 