Recently I commissioned APSLP here of Custom Coastal Rods to do a delicate job on my grandfather's old rod. I've been using it since I was about 10 years old and it means a lot to me. A couple years ago a good friend of mine stepped on the rod and messed it up pretty good. I also had a few others that needed eyes replaced, etc. and I had been trying to get different guys to fix them up for a while, but nobody would take them on. I realize these guys make money on new rods, not fixing old ones.
Well, Allen took on the job and WOW, I'm very happy with the results. By necessity I'm very frugal when it comes to equipment, and I tend to use it forever. Allen listened to my concerns about price, gave me an estimate I could deal with, did an awesome job, AND came in under his estimate. I couldn't be happier. Thanks to him, I'll be fishing again with my Paw's old rod for the first time in over 2 years. I don't know if he does this sort of work all the time, so you'll have to ask him about your particular job. All I can say is, if he does this well repairing old stuff, I can only imagine the job he does on new ones.
If I ever splurge for a new rod, I'll be getting it from him. - Sandy
Here's a link to his page.
Well, Allen took on the job and WOW, I'm very happy with the results. By necessity I'm very frugal when it comes to equipment, and I tend to use it forever. Allen listened to my concerns about price, gave me an estimate I could deal with, did an awesome job, AND came in under his estimate. I couldn't be happier. Thanks to him, I'll be fishing again with my Paw's old rod for the first time in over 2 years. I don't know if he does this sort of work all the time, so you'll have to ask him about your particular job. All I can say is, if he does this well repairing old stuff, I can only imagine the job he does on new ones.
If I ever splurge for a new rod, I'll be getting it from him. - Sandy
Here's a link to his page.

I even got one of the new "ALL METAL" ones a year or so ago. Lasted less than 3 months. I don't really use them, but they're great to have at the camp for kids.
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