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rod handle parti have an old rod handle with the part that tightens and holds the rod in place in the handle broken. I have gone to several fishing rod/reel repair places and they have never even seen one of these. it is from mid 1970. the notations in the reel seat are as follows - featherweight products - chapion - ocean view bldg glendale calif. i am attaching a photo of the broken three-fingered part. thank you very much in advance for your answer.
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Answer Oh boy, Jim. I hate to tell you this but I've never seen anything like this either. You have stumped the chump! I don't even know that manufacturer at all.
If you could, post this question to Rich McGaughey on this same site. It may be a little out of his expertise also, but he knows a heck of a lot about old rods.
Sorry I couldn't be more help.
I will tell you that because neither I nor others that you have spoke with have ever seen the item, your chances on a replacement part are bleak.
A good rod builder should have a creative fix to the situation.
Good fishing!
Marc
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AnswerJim,
I can't see your part (blurry pictures) or understand your description.
You might try Gary Dabrowski, Brookside Rod Co, at http://brooksiderod.tripod.com/
If he doesn't have them he probably knows who is making them.
You might join and ask members of the bamboo rod building community on line:
http://www.canerod.com/rodmakers/index.html
there are metal workers there that can probably duplicate your part.
Also
http://www.arcanecomponentworks.com/
who will direct you to :
http://goldenwitch.com/
and maybe
http://www.merricktackle.com/
Len may have ideas
http://www.codella.com/
and please let me know if or not, you find an answer on this to
[email protected].
Luck,
Mac
