broken rod butt
Submitted by bsir on Sat, 2016-04-23 10:34
Hi all,
i have a broken rod. Its only a cheapy, but if possible i will get it fixed.
Anyone know how/if these can be replaced?
Thanks
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markj
Posts: 163
Date Joined: 23/12/08
replacement gimbals
I just had gimbals fitted to 3 rods to replace the rounded ends at Bluewater Myaree. About $40 fitted.
Oceanside Tackle
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Hey mate feel free to drop
Hey mate feel free to drop the rod of and we can get it fixed for you through our rod builder. Pm us for more details . Cheers
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Cruise Control
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Date Joined: 03/11/10
If you want the satisfaction
If you want the satisfaction of doing it yourself. Cut through the gimbal, SLOWLY, down to the glass in a spiral direction with a hacksaw. Grab an edge of the gimbal with a good set of pliers and peel the gimbal off the blank. Clean it all up, buy a new gimbal, pack the blank with 1/2 inch masking tape, leaving a gap between the packing. Apply 5 minute araldite and slip the new gimbal on. Line up the slots and set aside to dry. Job done.
or take it to a tackle store
JohnF
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Date Joined: 07/07/10
Have a crack yourself. I have
Have a crack yourself. I have just extended 4 rods. Chop the end off with a ha saw, tidy it up and adsl it's a new butt on.
I have a few that are nicknamed Frankenrods, but they are sweet to use with a custom butt length to my liking.
Boston Whaler 235 Conquest......getting the flogging it was built for.
Perry Home
Posts: 434
Date Joined: 07/10/10
You'll be able to title
That rod as "The Knackerer"... now where's that gimbal belt.
bsir
Posts: 574
Date Joined: 24/04/11
Buy
Thanks guys,
unfortunately oceanside is a fair old drive (done it a few times). I might give this a go myself. What can go wrong.
Where do you buy the rod butts from? I had a quick squiz on google and it isnt helping me.
Mike17
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Date Joined: 30/06/13
BSIR
Where are you located i can do it for you in Secret Harbour or get the new cap for you?
Mike
Use The Force
bsir
Posts: 574
Date Joined: 24/04/11
Thanks Mike
Im north of the rover, but will head down to Bluewater and buy a replacement butt.
Sounds easy enough to do.
barneyboy
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Date Joined: 08/01/09
Wouldn't use 5 minute araldite on a gimbal
any tackle shop should have them
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