Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Bubbles on February 20, 2005, 10:03:23 PM
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Okay a long shot...
I snapped my 5wt. Scientific Angler rod (fighting a fish and not in the car door thank god) and wondering if anyone has heard of getting a replacement piece. It snapped just above the actual break. I thought that the top piece had pulled out until I looked closer and the rod busted.
Still got the fish in (Dollie) and let it go to fight another day.
thanks!
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2 options:
1) Try bringing it back to the dealer. If it is covered by warranty you should be able to get a replacement.
2) Bring it to Brian Ford at West Coast Tackle for repairs.
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Thanks Fish Assasin - I've heard good things about him. I wanted to replace the rod at one point and get a new one such as a Sage and keep the SA as a backup - now I really need to get moving.
Otherwise its off to the Sportsman Show in a couple weeks.
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Brian custom makes my rod. He also repairs rods for the fishing lodges in the Queen Charlottes after the fishing season.
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If you going to get a new fly rod, i don;t suggest a custom build. Yes, it might cost you little cheaper to buy at the starts but in a long run, Factory is always better. Like your case, you just have to send some money for S/H and get a new tip.. But if you get it custom, you have to pay S/H and the labor to re build your rod, unless you know rod building but still its a waste of time. But like FA said, bring it to West Coast, Brain should be able to give your some advices. good luck fishing
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The same shop "fixed" my baitcasting reel. Lasted all of one cast before it broke again ! >:(