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Rod Repair Dilemma

David Potter

David Potter

Senior Member
While out Tench fishing yesterday I somehow managed to cleanly snap off the top 10†of my Drennan Mk 3 Tench float rod! Apparently replacement top sections are not available so I am tying to decide what to do about this situation.
One option suggested to me by my local tackle shop is to have it repaired by a rod builder / repairer

Is this option worth looking at or should I just accept I need to replace it ?

Regards
Dave


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Dave,

Can you contact your insurance company? They may well replace it new for old, and the excess will probably be similar to the cost of the repair.

Cheers

Tommo
 
Paul Thompson said:
Dave,

Can you contact your insurance company? They may well replace it new for old, and the excess will probably be similar to the cost of the repair.

Cheers

Tommo
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Paul,
Unfortunately for some reason I have never got round to insuring my tackle (foolishly maybe)
 
David are you sure the rod wasnt faulty in some way ???they dont nornally just snap off....

Just a thought ,but ask the shop why it happened they may meet you half way on a new rod..can you post a picture of the broken parts theres a few rod builders on here if they see it thay may help..just maybe its not your fault.
What you got to lose ?
Was you landing a fish at the time ??.

paul
 
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Paul Boyle said:
David are you sure the rod wasnt faulty in some way ???they dont nornally just snap off....

Just a thought ,but ask the shop why it happened they may meet you half way on a new rod..can you post a picture of the broken parts theres a few rod builders on here if they see it thay may help..just maybe its not your fault.
What you got to lose ?
Was you landing a fish at the time ??.

paul
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Paul,
Ok what actually happened – finished fishing for the day, float shot and hook removed from the line, while winding the line back through the rod rings back on to the reel what I believe happened is somehow the line wrapped round the tip ring and caused the break some 10†from the tip – very clean snap !!! Not splintered

It’s just a shame as the rod was in as new condition as I normally take great care and look after my possessions - and will hate disposing of it

Dave
 
Rods do snap and usually a couple of reasons - a fault in the blank or some hidden damage that's happened previously (crush or maybe impact by a lead or shot hitting the blank).
'Carrot' snaps (seemingly clean break offs) can occur suddenly and although fairly rare can happen on new blanks/rods.
Repairs are often not worth it as any repair usually effects the action/curvature of the section. To attempt a repair it must be done properly and not just simply with an insert and glue.
Additionally, buying a similar rod and using the section from this sometimes may not work as the ferrule/spigot taper joints can vary - even on similar models.
Although probably not appropriate for this type of rod, you could consider inserting a splice/quiver tip section - if it was a leger type rod this may be acceptable.
You could of course just simply put on a new tip ring (you may have to relocate some of the rings) and put up with the shorter rod and stiffer tip.

Sorry, but looks like a replacement from the information you've given.

Cheers
Bob
 
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i'd opt for a solid carbon spliced in tip ,and re-rung ,so one of the eyes covers the join ,you'll probably end up with a different sensativity too the tip but a more versitile rod
 
Thanks guys for your input, I have dropped the rod off today for repair and as Steve advised they also have also advised a “solid carbon spliced in tip, and re-rung”
So we will have to wait and see.
As soon as I get it back I will try it out on some silly easy Carp and see how it performs

Thanks again

Dave
 
That's a massive shame Dave, is a nice rod. Doubt you could have made a cleaner cut with a hacksaw! Hope the repair does the rod justice.

Sam
 
David Potter said:
Paul,
Unfortunately for some reason I have never got round to insuring my tackle (foolishly maybe)
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Lots of polcies have a sport goods section and items up to £500 can be covered qithout having to name them.

Check you policy you may be surprised unless of course you excess is high.
 
Dave,

Have you checked your household contents insurance policy? Quite often these have a section covering sports equipment without you specifically asking for it...it is just a part of it.

May be worth a look ;)

Cheers, Dave G.
 
Had the rod repaired and what a good job it looks ! You would never know it had been repaired looks and feels fine maybe very slightly stiffer and it only cost £20.

But while I was waiting for it to be repaired I was keeping a lookout on Ebay and I managed to find a identical Mk 3 in excellent condition for only £45 (couldn’t resist)

So now I have 2 of them ……funny how things turn out

Regards
Dave
 
you'll only know if your really happy with it with its first proper go or three (don't dissmiss it untill its had time too grow on you) .well if you find you no longer like the repaired rod ,your covered ,you have the option to sell it on and you still have a mark 3 with the action you like using.
 
Well just to put this thread to bed !

I used the repaired rod last night for 3 hours down at my local Carp lake and had quite a haul of fish !
9 Carp between 11-15lbs caught on float tackle right under the rod tip - hit and hold tactics with the centrepin ! plus a couple of very nice Tench
Was great fun gave them all a load of stick and the rod behaved perfectly
well pleased
Dave
 
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