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Rod Repair

Posted by Rex HB <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Rex+HB' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 31/1/2013, 10:28 pm

Sorry its such a crap pic but can anyone tell me if this looks repairable? The butt part it slides into is also cracked at the top. Unfotunately you cant see it. Caused when the rubber bit in the butt of the rod came loose and slid down the tube. Cracked on casting.

Ive just been advised by Kilwell it isnt fixable and I need a new slx. I think there a reputable company but I'm a bit disapointed with this. No its not under warranty.

Re: Rod Repair

Posted by Phill <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Phill' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 31/1/2013, 10:48 pm, in reply to "Rod Repair"
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It looks like the fishing gods are telling you to buy a new rod. Some of those SLX's were quite thin so with a bit of wear and tear and maybe a slightly loose fit and bang you have what you have.
If you end up looking for a new rod check out a Veritas or a new Penn 14'

Re: Rod Repair

Posted by Neil <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Neil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 31/1/2013, 10:55 pm, in reply to "Re: Rod Repair"

Yep thats poked. Kilwell wont sell you a single section?

Re: Rod Repair

Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 31/1/2013, 10:57 pm, in reply to "Rod Repair"

Good to see you have been out casting at least Rex.

The snapper don't know where the car park is!
Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.

Re: Rod Repair

Posted by Phill <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Phill' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 31/1/2013, 11:04 pm, in reply to "Re: Rod Repair"
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Did you have have an extra Weatbix for breakfast. Neil's good at doing that to rods.

Re: Rod Repair

Posted by Rex HB <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=Rex+HB' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 1/2/2013, 10:55 am, in reply to "Re: Rod Repair"

I tried to give it a good heave on the day although I'm cetainly no Neil. Just bad luck I guess.
A new mid section seemed logical as the butt section tip is cracked but looks repairable. Maybe the repair and mid section replacement combined make it uneconomical. They have offered me a cost replacement slx plus GST, which is actually a good deal, but just beyond my finances.
Looks like a new rod is on the cards. Any one wanna buy some sheep?

Re: Rod Repair

Posted by GaryK <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/surfcasting/info/user=GaryK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 1/2/2013, 5:10 pm, in reply to "Re: Rod Repair"

Are they cut and packed?

The snapper don't know where the car park is!
Sometimes it is better to travel than to arrive.

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