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Originally Posted by offTopic
As mentioned a while back, I've got an old Fenwick fs85:
I love this rod, but there is some pretty heavy grooving in the tip top and the last couple of guides.
- Replace guides? If so, use modern guides or metal?
- Hang it on the wall?
- Change line more often? 
The wrapping is just beautiful, and I wouldn't want someone to screw it up, but I'd still like to use it if possible. |
if you take it somewhere that actually builds rods they will have no problem replacing the guides with something that looks similar and can def match whatever the thread color/pattern is. or you could hang it on the wall and buy yourself a new one
that's prob what i would do.
as an aside, i built my first rod a couple months ago. it was pretty fun and i was surprised at how well it turned out. i bought a cork and then built it into a split grip (since that's what all the cool kids are doing these days) just cutting it and then sanding the edges down. really happy with it (altho the blank is crap) and have actually tugged on a few fish with it as well.
my gf catching a nice jack..you can tell the rod has a weeee bit of flex haha
victory!
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