Ryder Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Hi Raiders Im looking for some advice. I picked up this rod today from the tip buy back center for $5 It's 11ft long 2 piece labeled 'Estuary'. The first guide has a ceramic insert, the next 4 and tip are all metal. It has a whipping action and I'm thinking it might be a Bream/ Blackfish rod. It's the older style brown sanded blank. Although its old and two piece it doesn't have a ferrule. As it is the top section sides inside the bottom section only about 4 cm. Is this normal or does it need to be repaired. Any advice appreciated. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 After heaps of research ( funny how much leads back to fishraider) I think the ferrule has gone missing. Ive booked it in for a trip to the rod doctor. The pattern in the glass is really cool, I know it's early and Butterworth used other fibreglass blanks before producing their own. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 (edited) The ferrule took a bit of fiddling, then I decided to go for the full resto. Turned out nice. Edited May 26, 2018 by Ryder Text disappeared 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffb5.8 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 What's the ballpark $$ to get a rod rebuilt? My Dad has a few that are complete but either rusty guides or missing the tip by 10mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfish Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Nice rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted June 2, 2018 Author Share Posted June 2, 2018 This was $80. New ferrule and all original guides rebound and epoxied and full varnish. $10 for a new tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffb5.8 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 That’s a lot cheaper than I thought, might have to dust the off and get the beach rod redone. i have great memory of playing in the sand with him while he soaked some baits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berleyguts Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 33 minutes ago, jeffb5.8 said: That’s a lot cheaper than I thought, might have to dust the off and get the beach rod redone. i have great memory of playing in the sand with him while he soaked some baits. Seriously, have a think about doing it yourself. It’s really satisfying. A good tackle shop will advise on the guides, binding thread, fillers and epoxy. It’s a bit old school but go to your local library and look for a book “Understanding Fishing Tackle” by the late Dick Lewers. There’s a whole section on rod building. There are plenty of other books too... and then there’s YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mullet Head Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Hi all, I have been a Len Butterworth Schneider glass Alvey person for 45 years now and I just got asked what the numbers mean on his hand written signature to the right of the Power Rod emblem, this one has Miami Beach 5.5 6122? Any one know please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazatherfisherman Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 (edited) 19 hours ago, Mullet Head said: Hi all, I have been a Len Butterworth Schneider glass Alvey person for 45 years now and I just got asked what the numbers mean on his hand written signature to the right of the Power Rod emblem, this one has Miami Beach 5.5 6122? Any one know please? 6122 usually means 6 wraps of glass 122 inches or 10 ft 2 in - how long is it? The 55 might be SS which indicates rod type 'SS' = 'Surf Spin' denoting the rod's action Edited October 25, 2019 by wazatherfisherman more info 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastworm Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 I’ve got the same rod at home, was my old mans. Small world! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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