Lost part of my rod handle

[Another Dave]

I've got a John Wilson avon, the 5 piece travel version which was handy, especially if i went anywhere by pushbike.

It seems that the last time I used it the part of the butt grip that screws down to hold the reel in place disappeared. Unlike other rods there's no eye on the most buttward section so I imagine it somehow fell off when I detackled.

I tried contacting Rovex to no avail but I'm wondering now if most rods use a standard thread for these parts and a generic replacement would work.

Any help appreciated.

 

[sam vimes]

If it were a Fuji (or direct clone) reel seat, you'd have little problem in buying the correct ID Fuji forend piece and a cork/Duplon forend and simply screwing it on. Unfortunately, there's no guarantee that will be the case with alternate brands and styles of reel seat.

 

[Another Dave]

Thanks. Might be best for me to wait for the tackle shops to re-open so I can try before I buy.

 

[chrissh]

Contact Gary Dudman at The Tackle Box Dartford or when they open have a trip over the bridge (Tel:01322 292400)

 

[Another Dave]

Contact Gary Dudman at The Tackle Box Dartford or when they open have a trip over the bridge (Tel:01322 292400)

This is what i did in the end and Gary found me the right replacement for just a few quid! Thanks Chris.