Rod repairs

[associatedmatt]

As some of you know I have a broken rod and took back to dealer won't change it , I have damaged it as they say even a gentle tap in a bush of shed wall etc can break eyes . I thought there was a crack forming but was not the case just in the pattern of the rod in a dingy garage and my naff eyes . So I'm just after some eyes now .

Been to 3 shops today nothing , spoke to drennan . No they don't do the eyes and are not planning too either and same with the top half can't buy that either !

Starting to loose my faith now in drennan

Called into local rod builder and they don't have a eye the same either , all are bigger and a different angle .

What now ?


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[ian g]

Hopefully this site may help

Fuji - Rod Guides

good luck , I've used them a few times being a bit clumsy.

 

[thecrow]

Lots of places that sell rod parts.

Fishing tackle & fishing tackle components - Hopkins & Holloway Limited

https://www.guidesnblanks.com

I have visited the 2nd one and its an Alladins cave

 

[nottskev]

Another one to look at. Measure the diameter of your rod tip; buy the ring that's a match. Might be an idea to buy the ring that's fractionally over-size - you can always fill out the tiny gap.

Replacement Fishing Rod Eye Tip Ring / Guide -- Angling Supplies Brand


Sounds like your dealer wasn't very helpful. If you really don't remember banging your rod tip on a hard surface or anything like that, I'd be inclined to contact Drennan and express your disappointment the rod has failed after such little use and without apparent cause. I never cracked two rings by gently tapping a bush, as he appears to have suggested, and I've tapped a few bushes.

 

[associatedmatt]

Both those websites don't have the right tip eyes I've looked


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[thecrow]

Sounds like your dealer wasn't very helpful. If you really don't remember banging your rod tip on a hard surface or anything like that, I'd be inclined to contact Drennan and express your disappointment the rod has failed after such little use and without apparent cause. I never cracked two rings by gently tapping a bush, as he appears to have suggested, and I've tapped a few bushes.

Not sure but imo the rod was not fit for purpose to crack the inners of 2 eyes by contacting a bush really is very poor, so poor in fact that I doubt that's what caused the cracks. Who was the dealer? its his responsibility not the manufacturer as its him you did business with, he did business with them and he should be sorting this out for you, I think a mention of trading standards might not go amiss as in my experience lots of dealers haven't a clue about the sale of goods act.

I cant recall breaking an inner in all my 60 years angling life and some of my stuff has been used as a javelin after loosing a good fish.

 

[associatedmatt]

I got told its extremely easy to break the drennan ones these days . Problem is without a reciept that's the thing .


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I can't recall hitting a wall or a floor etc but I know it's been in a bush due to me fishing right into the bush and the carp pulling hard into the bush and pulled rod if front and rear rest 4 times in one day


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[Tee-Cee]

I've broken a couple of eyes on Drennan rods in the past (my fault entirely) so I took them to my local tackler shop and ask if they knew a rod builder who would carry out repairs. No problem "Leave the rod with us and we will get you a price" which they did and a couple of weeks later the rod came back, good as new - with Drennan rings!!

I'm not saying all tackle shops know of such people, but I'd be very surprised if they didn't as they usually help anglers out with such matters as a form of service. Might be worth a shot, but get a quote for the work first IMO.

Of course, if you want to pursue Drennan that is up to you, but trying to prove 'fault' will be very difficult and yes, you should go back to the shop where you bought it in the first instance, but no receipt........Mmmmmmm

Good luck with that one!!

 

[associatedmatt]

Yes it's hard proving the fault as I was told its extremely hard to get drennan to supply a replacement rod for broken eyes as in there view it's breakage due to users fault . Went back to the shop I bought it from and yes they know me well but even they say its accidental damage by myself so it's Upto me either buy a new one or get repaired and they don't know anyone who repairs match rods . Mainly a carp fishing shop with a few match type rods , rod is classed as a barbel rod so a specialist rod .

Other 2 shops suggested the local rod specialist builder but they couldn't even help !

I know one thing I'm not buying drennan rods again . My other Avon rod is a korum at around half the price and I actually prefer it !

At moment can use the quiver section at least


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[chrissh]

I can recommend these … they striped and re-ringed a rod for me come back looking like new
Tackle repairs especially your hand built fishing rods

 

[associatedmatt]

Are they expensive Chris ? I can understand getting a original rod rebuilt but one that's 6 months old depending on costs and posting there and back all adds up , but for now still can use the quiver section .


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[chrissh]

Are they expensive Chris ? I can understand getting a original rod rebuilt but one that's 6 months old depending on costs and posting there and back all adds up , but for now still can use the quiver section .


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It all depend on what quality rings /eyes you want (1 leg or 2 leg rings) … I had the rod striped new cork handle and re varnished -14 Fiji ring and a hook keeper 2 colour whipping and gloss warmish and my name hand written £85 including P&P
If you call the guy he will quota you a price

 

[associatedmatt]

If was anywhere near that no point bothering as the rod was £80 I think but as staited still got the quiver part


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[Day Breamer]

I know it's been in a bush due to me fishing right into the bush and the carp pulling hard into the bush and pulled rod if front and rear rest 4 times in one day

Yes it's hard proving the fault as I was told its extremely hard to get drennan to supply a replacement rod for broken eyes as in there view it's breakage due to users fault . Went back to the shop I bought it from and yes they know me well but even they say its accidental damage by myself so it's Upto me either buy a new one or get repaired

I know one thing I'm not buying drennan rods again .

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By your own admission you have been a little heavy handed with the rod and you seem to accept that you are at fault for the breakage, it is therefore a little unfair to be disappointed with either your local tackle shop or with Drennan for not wanting to do you a favour at their cost.

Your best bet was probably to be honest and just say you was heavy handed with it and you don't mind paying for the repair/replacement and seeing where that gets you

 

[chrissh]

If was anywhere near that no point bothering as the rod was £80 I think but as staited still got the quiver part


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That was a complete rebuild … next time buy a rod with a UK support centre. I contacted Drennan a few months back total waste of time nothing is made in the UK. Have a look at Darent valley or Harris rod –all have UK support even diawa – shimano have UK support

Tackle Box Darent Valley 11ft 1.25lb Avon/Quiver (Twin Tip) Rod

Tackle Box Darent Valley 12ft 1.75lb Avon/Quiver (Twin Tip) Rod

 

[associatedmatt]

I wouldn't say I been heavy handed as I have not hit it into a wall , floor etc not my fault a fish takes it with such a bite jumps of the rest into a bush , but then my korum rod had had more use and fine and even has fallen over onto garage floor a few times . I'm more miffed about not being able to get the tip ring from drennan or a top half .

I have never once blamed the tackle shop I use them a lot and there very fair and helpful to me .


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I was going to pay for the repair anyway and the tackle shop don't send the rods away for repair to anyone they fit eyes in the shop but only if they can get the eyes


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Chris il give that company a ring tomorrow and see where gets me


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[Day Breamer]

I have never once blamed the tackle shop I use them a lot and there very fair and helpful to me .

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Fair enough, I misinterpreted that, I was getting the impression you was trying it on with them by trying to say the rod was faulty and not caused by you.

 

[associatedmatt]

I thought it should of been a bit stronger but then you compare my korum Avon rod to the drennan and the drennan has more eyes and there a lot smaller


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[trotter2]

Each to there own ,but if I want something to knock about I pick a blank with a thick wall and double leg guides.
I know that limiting the choice but that's the way I look at it.
Some of the older rods fit the bill perfectly for me

 

[thecrow]

IMO I don't see how anyone could possibly know how the damage was caused not the owner nor the dealer its quite possible that the fault was there when the rod was sold, I have never known a dealer that would take the time to check the eyes on every rod they sold.

A receipt is not needed to return the rod which as I said imo wasn't fit for purpose, the dealer is fobbing the customer off with the excuse he has given, it wouldn't have cost him anything as it would have gone back to drennan with the rep and if I was the customer I would be shouting the name of the dealer and the poor service he has given from the rooftops on every media I could. As long as you tell the truth there is nothing he can do.

This tactic once got me £1000 back after a trip to a French fishery found the fishery to not be as described and no mention of the fish kill it suffered a year previous to our visit, takes a long time to build a good reputation but very little can ruin it and cost a lot in lost business.