Vintage Fly Rod Restoration

[Craig_Sco]

Hey guys,

I have an old bamboo/cane 3 peice fly rod and was looking to get it restored, not for use as its heavier than the usual graphite rods, but just as a keep sake. Was wondering if anyone knows of anywhere that does this sort of thing? and also what sort of price would i be looking at for restoring it?
one of the rod eyes need fixed.

Thanks in advance,
Craig

[Craig_Sco]

Anyone?

[dognobbler]

RE: vintage fly rod restoration. Try rgermccourtney@ol.com He is the M. D of the pregrine rod co. they make
one of the best rods on the market, barbel, carp, fly. If he can`t help, he will put you in touch with someone
who can, he is a real helpful chap. I am a fly fisher and i know they are dear to restore . good luck in your quest. peter

[Craig_Sco]

Originally Posted by dognobbler

RE: vintage fly rod restoration. Try rgermccourtney@ol.com He is the M. D of the pregrine rod co. they make
one of the best rods on the market, barbel, carp, fly. If he can`t help, he will put you in touch with someone
who can, he is a real helpful chap. I am a fly fisher and i know they are dear to restore . good luck in your quest. peter

Thanks mate, iv sent him an email.

Craig

[dry imperial]

Hi, you don't say anything about the rod regarding make etc.

I was mooching in an antique shop and saw a bundle of tatty split cane rods, they wanted £60 & £70 per rod - absolutely ridiculous.

You can't easily display a cane rod - if propped up they "set".

They need to be hung in their bag. They are for fishing with and there are some beauties about. I collect them and sell a few, but I only buy good uns, even so little repairs cost around £40 - a new ring or quite common this one - tightening ferrules. Loose handles another one.

I guess this rod is tatty, tired and needs several or all rings whippings replacing and revarnishing, you could buy a book and learn yourself, but my rule is that if much needs doing to a cane rod - leave it for somone else to do.