chris Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 My rods are starting to look past their best now so I have been thinking of getting some new ones, thing is I don't fish very much at all these days, just a week in France and a few day trips per year so I have only been looking at the cheaper end of the market. Current rods are Harrison Chimera in 2.75lb which are probably better rods than the cheaper models available. Would I be better off buying new or getting mine re-built? How much could I expect it to cost to have the rings replaced and new butt grips - reel seats are fine and would leave those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpbell_ll Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 If you can find a place that will do it at a price you are happy with, i'd stick with the Harrisons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted March 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 Going to depend on the re-whipping price, any idea how much it might cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpbell_ll Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 Best off phoning a few rod builders and speaking direct, i would imagine it will be quite expensive, for the builder the labor hours will be the same as doing a new set of rods, i have heard Fosters of Birmingham offer a good service, you could do it yourself, plenty of videos on the net to follow, you can always strip them back and do them again if you are not happy with your work the first time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bivvystreet Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 what part of the country are you chris as it may help someone give you a local rod builder? may keep the costs down a touch,i'd be keeping the harrisons as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted March 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 Croydon area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillfactor Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 This could be all you need to get them looking like new . http://www.cotswoldrods.co.uk/product-category/accessories/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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