Is it worth it?

[RossW]

I've got an old Daiwa Moonraker 12 foot beachcaster that my Dad bought 2nd hand in the mid-eighties. It's got a few broken rings but is otherwise a lovely rod to cast and fish with.

Does anyone know how much it would cost to have totally re-rung? And where?
Do Fraser's in Whitley do that? Thanks for any advice

 

[gazzawill]

im not 100% but i think its about £30 for a full re/whip and finish
i think frasers do it too
like i said not 100% tho

 

[a3rox]

aint to sure about price but i know frazers do it

 

[T.C.]

"......It's got a few broken rings but is otherwise a lovely rod to cast and fish with."

If that's the case, Ross - you've answered your own question - yep, it's worth it - especially if it's only gonna be around the 30-40 quid mark. If you've got a rod that you're comfortable fishing with - why change it for a new one when it only needs a new set of rings ??

 

[rod-the-cod]

i think your looking at more like £60 for a rewip these days thats including new eyes.

 

[RossW]

Great stuff, lads. Thanks for the advice.

T.C - you're dead right. My eyes light up whenever I see shiny new rods in the shops but this old Daiwa suits me down to the ground. And - forgive the sentimentality - but the fact that Dad and me have had a few fish on it over the years adds to the appeal

I'll get down to Frasers...(If it costs more than 80 quid, that might test my loyalty, like)

 

[pottsy]

I recently had an old rod fully rewhipped. Cost around 50 quid from Frazers and they made an excellent job.

 

[5150]

Buy the rings and whipping thread and do it yourself? It's not that difficult but like everything it takes a bit of practice...