Need Good Bamboo Rod Repair Guy (Irwin Area if Poss)

[Ohiojude]

Hello,

I am new here to this site and searched the forums looking for a local person who can repair my Bamboo Fly Rod. I didn't find anything. I got this rod for Christmas and used it for the first time last weekend on the Neshanock. I didn't even catch a fish on it and the eye is coming off and unwrapped. . So I am looking for someone to repair this for me, hopefully not too far from Irwin/Westmoreland Co.

I am hoping someone here can provide me with a name and number of someone. Or maybe steer me in the right direction?

regards,

judy

 

[Rolf]

I'm not sure who may be available in your area. Many times someone who is a rod maker doesn't necessarily wish to do repairs. Wrapping an eye however should be pretty straight forward. They just need to take care to match the threads, size/color, after they touch it up with varnish. One place to start would be to go here and ask your question.
http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/
Also remember it’s not unusual to ship your rod for repairs. I do it often. Just be careful how you pack it. PM me if you need some advice on this. Good Luck and let us know how you make out.

Rolf

 

[Heritage-Angler]

Hi Judy - This guy should be able to do the job, and his workmanship is flawless.

http://www.bamboorods.net/

I recently sent a friend to him to repair a ferrule, and my fried was thrilled with the repair, and the very reasonable cost.

H.A.

 

[abbrod]

We are located in the Pittsburgh area and can probably do it for you. send an e-mail to us through our web site so we can get some info about it. www.onebyonerods.com
Thanks,
Paul

 

[Ohiojude]

Thank you all for your replies. I am glad to see there are a few options. I will check them out and keep you posted on the results.