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Post by AdamG on Nov 23, 2008 19:53:02 GMT
this rod   or at least the top half that goes with it. i snapped the tip a few months back down seaview. i loved that rod, i was able to get ok distance with it as it had that special bend. i bought that 4 £30 2nd hand at least 2 years ago now so it lasted a while |
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Post by eddiec on Nov 23, 2008 20:29:50 GMT
Isn't a re-build an option  |
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Post by AdamG on Nov 23, 2008 21:14:07 GMT
Isn't a re-build an option as in getting a new eye put on the top? |
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Post by billiethebuilder on Nov 23, 2008 21:47:24 GMT
Hi Adam, a repair to the tip section on such a rod as this is not an option. To repair it it would have to have an internal sleeve running at least 6" either side of the break, and re-inforcing whippig over the blank above the sleeve. This in turn would kill the action of the rod, and finding a sleeve strong enough would be nearly impossible, the closer to the tip the repair the weaker it would be. It sounds as though you would need a replacement tip. It might be worth trying Daiwa, even if they have a return tip section (broken rings etc), you could get that for a cheaper price than new, and be up and running again. Belinda
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Post by daznewland1 on Nov 23, 2008 21:50:16 GMT
a tdpk tip will fit as well adam, i may have one at my mum's house when i go there next i will have a look
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Post by AdamG on Nov 23, 2008 22:54:54 GMT
a tdpk tip will fit as well adam, i may have one at my mum's house when i go there next i will have a look cheers daz. whats it like, has it got a that bend in it like the original tip would have? if its what im loooking for how much will ya want for it |
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Post by Richieawt on Nov 24, 2008 14:54:30 GMT
TDPKs are old legends of rods, very affordable and a very good alround rod, if anything i would say it would probably a nicer tip.
Ive got a old 12ft TDPK, it was my first proper rod, caught a 9lb bass on it on my first trip with it when i was about 12 ;D, has caught a good few bass since including 8lb 8oz fish and a 9lb 9oz fish, couldnt let it go through sentimental value ;D
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Post by AdamG on Nov 24, 2008 17:08:04 GMT
TDPKs are old legends of rods, very affordable and a very good alround rod, if anything i would say it would probably a nicer tip. Ive got a old 12ft TDPK, it was my first proper rod, caught a 9lb bass on it on my first trip with it when i was about 12 ;D, has caught a good few bass since including 8lb 8oz fish and a 9lb 9oz fish, couldnt let it go through sentimental value ;D sounds like a brilliant rod richie |
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Post by solehunter on Nov 24, 2008 17:12:34 GMT
Daiwa sure do make some nice poles. May get me one when the need comes along!
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Post by AdamG on Nov 24, 2008 17:14:22 GMT
Daiwa sure do make some nice poles. May get me one when the need comes along! go for it dave |
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Post by Richieawt on Nov 25, 2008 8:06:07 GMT
Daiwa sure do make some nice poles. May get me one when the need comes along! If your gonna look at getting a daiwa rod i would recommend the older versions like the AWB, AWT, WKT or powermesh all of which have glass tips (great bite detection) in my and others opinions, far superior rods to the new models that are built with carbon throughout and lack the sensitivity in the tip. |
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Post by daznewland1 on Nov 25, 2008 10:03:18 GMT
Daiwa sure do make some nice poles. May get me one when the need comes along! If your gonna look at getting a daiwa rod i would recommend the older versions like the AWB, AWT, WKT or powermesh all of which have glass tips (great bite detection) in my and others opinions, far superior rods to the new models that are built with carbon throughout and lack the sensitivity in the tip. id second that iv probley had about every top of the range daiwa rod ever made and the awt and awb are the best by far. adam about the tip will have a look at the weekend but cant rember if i have 2 tips and 1 butt or 2 butts and 1 tip so will let you no as for a price will see what conditon its in if i have one |
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Post by AdamG on Nov 25, 2008 23:19:12 GMT
If your gonna look at getting a daiwa rod i would recommend the older versions like the AWB, AWT, WKT or powermesh all of which have glass tips (great bite detection) in my and others opinions, far superior rods to the new models that are built with carbon throughout and lack the sensitivity in the tip. id second that iv probley had about every top of the range daiwa rod ever made and the awt and awb are the best by far. adam about the tip will have a look at the weekend but cant rember if i have 2 tips and 1 butt or 2 butts and 1 tip so will let you no as for a price will see what conditon its in if i have one ok cheers daz |
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