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Bubbles

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Broken Fly Rod
« on: February 20, 2005, 10:03:23 PM »
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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Fish Assassin

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Re: Broken Fly Rod
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2005, 10:13:17 PM »
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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Bubbles

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Re: Broken Fly Rod
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2005, 10:20:21 PM »
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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Re: Broken Fly Rod
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2005, 10:33:15 PM »
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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Re: Broken Fly Rod
« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2005, 10:57:44 PM »
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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Re: Broken Fly Rod
« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2005, 11:15:51 PM »
The same shop "fixed" my baitcasting reel. Lasted all of one cast before it broke again !  >:(
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