tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4503822521706990682024-03-13T21:43:45.325-07:00Rod Building & Repairs In ManchesterCustom Rod Building, Reel Servicing, Reel Repairs, Rod repairs, refurb's and more. Quality componenents fitted professionally by a Manchester based rod builder with over 20 years experience.
email: rodbuilder@hotmail.co.uk Phone: 07784 100 752Trafford Tackle Repairs http://www.blogger.com/profile/04671445806736362521noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450382252170699068.post-48632940609096846602020-09-16T16:17:00.002-07:002020-09-16T16:17:27.799-07:00Daiwa Infinity BR5500 replacement worm gears & some lengthy deep cleans ! <p> </p><p> <span class="oi732d6d ik7dh3pa d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d9wwppkn fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb hrzyx87i jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto">Possibly
the 2 worst Daiwa Infinity's (internally!) I've done ...... Never seen
2 like this, ruined worm gears/pawls, broken leaf springs (clicker for
the BR) BR drag washers, and missing spacers on top of the pawls was the
parts tally ! Really rare to see two of these Tonka Toys in such poor
shape - now though, they're out - of - the - box smooth again ! </span></p><p><span class="oi732d6d ik7dh3pa d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d9wwppkn fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb hrzyx87i jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto"><br /></span></p><p><span class="oi732d6d ik7dh3pa d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d9wwppkn fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb hrzyx87i jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto">See the link to my facebook post with descriptions to the images <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rodnreelrepairmanchester/posts/3055281071267496?__cft__[0]=AZUXaescgR34cSnewrEtVSvHZuRtOwYIGHHI9HcljVuvJfK7hhn6GNAqHPE5rk_ge7JcMuH7PSwtJh6EuEqk4LSJFQiDrgYGRnDWJLpV4Erao7N6CTfUpW0S_8HWiSIQZgrjfPQNeTmKdVCkOTkPogzuEN_-uJaTEWm2Qvk9Fw8WVg&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" target="_blank">Here </a></span></p>Trafford Tackle Repairs http://www.blogger.com/profile/04671445806736362521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450382252170699068.post-31982061687395444532019-05-27T13:52:00.001-07:002019-05-27T13:52:51.364-07:00Shimano Stradic GTM4000m replacing noisy pinion gear bearing <br />
Quick video for you ........................ a noisy and rough
feeling classic old school shimano Stradic GTM4000. A strip down to the
bones revealed a bearing on the pinion gear that must have had some
water ingress that's affected the bearing and pitted it, rendering it
noisy and feeling rough.<br />
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The reel has been completely
stripped bare, all gearing and remaining bearings checked, relubed, and
the reel reassembled and regreased, along with a brand new bearing
fitted, taking it back to ' good as new'.<br />
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See the video below and hear the difference before & after !<br />
Thanks for watching ;)<br />
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<br />Trafford Tackle Repairs http://www.blogger.com/profile/04671445806736362521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450382252170699068.post-73475488826977878402019-05-20T14:38:00.001-07:002019-05-20T14:38:35.755-07:00Fox FX9 Carp- reel oscillating problem, diagnosis and repair Fox FX9 full Strip down & repair, reel had an oscillating issue,
as it had been dropped from a height , so the spool wasn't travelling up
and down, thanks to the good folks at Fox International supplying
the spares FREE, this has only cost the servicing charge of £15 !<br />
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Great
customer service there from Fox International & a real confidence
booster to know that's the kind of after sale backup they offer !<br />
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The
Fox FX9's are a nice reel to work on, repairing is quite
straightforwards thanks to the reels design and layout, the oscillating
worm gear virtually nut and bolting in and out, access inside the reel
is easy and the reels are smooth and well engineered, as well as looking
very 'carpy' as well !<br />
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Watch the video below and drop by my facebook or instagram pages and give me a 'like' ;) <br />
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<b>Okuma Epix Pro 40 </b>reel
with a very rough feel and noisy 'coffee grinder' racket going on ! The
fix was replacing the bearings, all 3 of them as water had got in and
the rust had done it's deed on them . . . . . . . an expensive job you
may think?<br />
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No, not really, all in with a service, the reel's total repair cost including 3 new bearings was<b> only £25 ! </b>Now
bare in mind that if you were sending it to me you'd have postage costs
both ways, but this chap was fairly local, so in his case, a very
reasonable fix to keep a favourite reel in action doing battle !<br />
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Watch the video below and hear the difference !<br />
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As
you can see it's made a massive difference to the sound, feel and
operation of the reel, completely transformed from something you'd throw
away to a reel that's going to be good for years.<br />
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This
is a service I offer for many many older reels, including the old
original Shimano TSS Baitrunners (Triton Sea Spin), Daiwa original
Tournament TSS5000's, Emblems (AKA baboons arse!) and many many more,
including beach and boat reels !<br />
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Give me a shout with enquiries for any reel you have and I'll see what I can do for you !<br />
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Cheers<br />
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Dave Trafford Tackle Repairs http://www.blogger.com/profile/04671445806736362521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450382252170699068.post-6780407528784138782018-04-23T14:33:00.000-07:002018-04-23T14:33:40.514-07:00Rod re-glossing / re-finishing for older/ weathered rods ! Many older blanks that have years of life left in them only tend to
suffer from one common downfall . . . . . . . weathering . . . . . . .<br />
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This
can come in various forms from just fading with daylight, to the top
layers going brittle and starting to crack/split, then the weather and
water gets to them and they can go 'white' in the winter, whippings as
well as blanks.<br />
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Surface scratches and packing the rods
away still damp, or leaving rods wet and damp in a damp holdall for long
lengths of time all contribute to the degradation of the rods outer
finish.<br />
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Re-glossing can bring an old rod back to life
and make it look like new, as well as being a great base on which to
rebuild a whole rod, or just re-whip and re-finish. Below are a couple
of examples which show you the before and after shots of some recent
rebuilds.<br />
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First example is a set of <b>North Western Blanks</b> Carbon Kevlar Multi Range.....<br />
over 25 years old and at first, really looking it !<br />
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has also in for the full works, which includes rebuilding the handle
and replacing the old fibreglass parallel handle insert silstar used to
fit, with a tapered carbon fibre handle, new cork handle, Fuji KDPS cork
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Alconite single leg rings with 3 leg butt ring, top to bottom blank
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Most,
but not all blanks can be recoated, some factory coloured blanks can't
always be reglossed, and depending on the condition, may or may not be
advisable to attempt, so when in doubt, let me have either some really
good quality photos or bring them to me in person to view. </div>
Trafford Tackle Repairs http://www.blogger.com/profile/04671445806736362521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450382252170699068.post-1589891329896805352018-03-15T16:46:00.001-07:002018-03-15T16:46:34.455-07:00Daiwa 123M Closed Face Reel Bearing Conversion & Upgrades ! <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">The Daiwa 123m is one of those overlooked and underrated closed face reels <br />daiwa made, the reels do not feature an anti reverse or a drag as the sole intention was to backwind when playing fish, just as people used to do with Abu 501's and 506's, after they had removed the anti reverse dog, Daiwa went a step further producing an ultra light closed face without both and saved a chunk of weight - they also feature a pick up that does not need the big leaf spring that Abu's had, and in so made a bullet proof pick up held, and housed under the bell cap, all in all a really solid closed face reel that - when converted to bearings - makes an ultra light reliable and sturdy reel that will handle anything from chub to carp and barbel that's almost indestructible. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"> As you can see, as standard the reel only came supplied with two plastic bushes, which, although they did their job adequately, gave the reel a bit of a 'cheap' feel and in my opinion, sold it a bit short. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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a carbon body it is very light in weight, more or less impervious to
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Along with a thorough strip down and clean out to factory clean standards before re-fitting, each part is checked for wear to be sure it will be silky smooth when converted. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Whether you fish rivers for dace and chub, or barbel on heavy lines, or prefer the ease of use for a commercial carp fishery, this little reel will handle it all . . . . . . </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">And as an owner of Abu 501's and 503's I can tell you...... reliability wise this is on par with either, weight wise it wins hands down, but I always had a soft spot for Daiwa's ! </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">It's a no brainer, swapping the top row for the bottom ! </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">I charge £24.50 for a bearings upgrade, which includes a service and reel check</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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the return postage to you ! If you bear in mind that you can pick these
reels up on eBay quite often for under £20 on auctions, it has to be
the best value for money you can get ! </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">That single pick-up built in, without the need for the (fairly) unreliable leaf spring of the Abu's, Daiwa did away with it and proved it wasn't really needed, and in so, simplified the design of closed face reels, without compromising reliability. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<br />Trafford Tackle Repairs http://www.blogger.com/profile/04671445806736362521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450382252170699068.post-32299206986764538872017-06-09T16:25:00.000-07:002017-06-09T16:25:35.572-07:00Some recent repair shots . . . . . . Drennan rod repair, re-ringing and carbon wrapping with a cork handle repair all in one with this one ! See this post and many more on my facebook page, don't forget to give me a 'like' please ! Thank you. Dave<br />
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<br />Trafford Tackle Repairs http://www.blogger.com/profile/04671445806736362521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450382252170699068.post-20465186720888935852017-04-03T13:26:00.001-07:002017-04-03T13:28:28.805-07:002017 Reel Servicing Prices Including return delivery. 2017: Mail order reel servicing & prices.<br />
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I've been offering this for a while now I thought it best to update the
site with some details for those of you that are not - so - local to
Manchester !<br />
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You can purchase services through ebay !<br />
(see my listings here: <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/purpldsere/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=" target="_blank">My Current eBay listings )</a><br />
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You of course, have paypal's guarantee that your payment is secure whichever way you decide. So it works like this:<br />
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1. You purchase a 'buy it now' for the amount of reels you want <br />
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2. You send your reels to me using a service of your choosing. (try parcel2go for prices)<br />
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Send to: D Kelly. 19 Strathmere Ave. Stretford. Manchester. M320DR.<br />
(Callers by appointment please phone)<br />
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3. I service the reels, pack them and send them back to you, within 7<br />
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The prices are for servicing ONLY and do not include parts.<br />
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I use a signed for courier service which requires that you sign for it.<br />
The return time is normally 2 working/weekdays, you will be provided<br />
with tracking information for your parcel. Upon receiving your reel(s) I<br />
would generally be able to turn them around for you in 7 days, <br />
please try to allow for this, if I can do them quicker I will, if you <br />
want to check, ring me before ordering. 07784 100 752<br />
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Pay: Simplest way is to either buy through eBay or just call text or
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Trafford Tackle Repairs http://www.blogger.com/profile/04671445806736362521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450382252170699068.post-73578726739132511092017-03-17T17:42:00.002-07:002017-03-17T17:42:48.311-07:00Follow me on Facebook ! If you didn't already know, you can also find me on Facebook !<br />
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Just go here :<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/rodnreelrepairmanchester/">Rod Building & Repairs in Manchester !</a><br />
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Where you can see regular shots of reel servicing as it happens ! well, nearly ;)<br />
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But you do get to see what the innards of your reels really look like, before and after one of my thorough services which are still ONLY £15 PER REEL ! <br />
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That's LESS THAN HALF of what Tackle Box charge, cheaper than Felindre<br />
and Shimano's own service department and Daiwa's !<br />
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See for yourself how thorough my servicing is and why people come back to me time after time and bring me the reels other people WON'T SERVICE !<br />
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Plus you can see examples of my rod building work and customisations and bespoke work such as handle conversions, rebuilds, re-whipping, replacing broken chipped rings and fixing breaks on rods, poles and reels !<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/rodnreelrepairmanchester/posts/1106253539503602">Latest handle conversions from cork to full duplon ! </a><br />
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Recent posts . . . . . . . . .<br />
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Harrison 12' 6'' Ballista rebuilds . . . . . . . .<br />
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And repairs to even the oldest of big name natch reels from days gone by!<br />
Mitchell match 440a baffle plate repairs . . . . . . . . <br />
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<br />Trafford Tackle Repairs http://www.blogger.com/profile/04671445806736362521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450382252170699068.post-50155358010169543962017-01-25T07:24:00.003-08:002017-01-25T07:24:24.718-08:00Some new additions to the hand made swingtip range ! Some lovely new swingtips just off the twirly swing tip machine in
the shape of 8'' fibreglass with twin flouro coloured bands & they
look great ! Possibly by best to date and no increase in price either !
Check out the images below and also the new 10 '' Carbon fibre
adjustable weight swing tips which are fantastic!<br />
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Each swing tip comes with it's own set of 3 proper swing tip rubbers and an adapter, still post free !<br />
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The new adjustable weight swing tips are a superb addition to the range<br />
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anywhere that is open to the elements or catches the wind, the
adjustable weight is around 5grams and can be positioned anywhere from
right up to the single leg ring, meaning it has virtually no effect on
the tip for very sensitive bites, or slid all the way down to combat tow
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tip in this image, possible more adjustment than any other tip that's
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<br />Trafford Tackle Repairs http://www.blogger.com/profile/04671445806736362521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450382252170699068.post-20547507694971493732016-11-13T16:45:00.002-08:002016-11-13T16:45:11.960-08:00A new addition to my custom made range.............. After quite a few requests and some consulting with a few folks over
design and spec's I have started making some butt bite indicators,
another great little indicator for those occasions, such as windy days,
or really tight swims for example, when fishing a swing-tip isn't as
practical.<br />
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Measuring about 10'' overall, but based on
an 8'' blank as my 'standard size' swingtips are, this is a tidy
looking little bit of kit.<br />
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The rod clips are black plastic coated sprung steel and come in 3 sizes, 6-10mm, 10-14mm & 12- 16mm,
covering virtually any coarse fishing rod, and can be fished down or up the rod.<br />
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The
fibreglass blank is smooth finished with a 12mm ceramic lined single
leg ring whipped on to the end, giving easy line passage for casting and
smooth bite indication with little friction. The coloured end is
approx' 45mm long and whipped in rod building thread for brightness and
long lasting colour, it is triple whipped and coated in 3 coats of rod
building epoxy to add some weight to the tip for stability to combat
wind and wave motion, without compromising bite sensitivity.<br />
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The single leg 12mm ring has a ceramic center that will last a lifetime with any type of mono or braid.<br />
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Available from ebay here: <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Butt-Bite-Indicator-HAND-MADE-10-3-Rod-Clips-POST-FREE-RED-ORA-YELLOW-/201705102437?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank">Butt bite indicators on eBay UK </a>or directly from me<br />
by copy/pasting this link into your browser: paypal.me/rodbuilder/14.99<br />
don't forget to let me know which colour you want, available in bright red, bright orange & bright yellow.<br />
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<br />Trafford Tackle Repairs http://www.blogger.com/profile/04671445806736362521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450382252170699068.post-42695761638041712572016-10-16T14:35:00.003-07:002017-04-03T13:25:31.477-07:00Reel servicing including return courier delivery ! 2017: Mail order reel servicing & prices.<br />
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As
I've been offering this for a while now I thought it best to update the
site with some details for those of you that are not - so - local to
Manchester !<br />
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You can purchase services through ebay !<br />
(see my listings here: <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/purpldsere/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=" target="_blank">My Current eBay listings )</a><br />
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You of course, have paypal's guarantee that your payment is secure whichever way you decide. So it works like this:<br />
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1. You purchase a 'buy it now' for the amount of reels you want <br />
serviced by using the drop down menu on eBay.<br />
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2. You send your reels to me using a service of your choosing. (try parcel2go for prices)<br />
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Send to: D Kelly. 19 Strathmere Ave. Stretford. Manchester. M320DR.<br />
(Callers by appointment please phone)<br />
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3. I service the reels, pack them and send them back to you, within 7<br />
days, usually returned using a signed for courier service.<br />
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The prices are for servicing ONLY and do not include parts.<br />
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I use a signed for courier service which requires that you sign for it.<br />
The return time is normally 2 working/weekdays, you will be provided<br />
with tracking information for your parcel. Upon receiving your reel(s) I<br />
would generally be able to turn them around for you in 7 days, <br />
please try to allow for this, if I can do them quicker I will, if you <br />
want to check, ring me before ordering. 07784 100 752<br />
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To
Pay: Simplest way is to either buy through eBay or just call text or
email me with your PayPal email address and I'll send you an invoice. <br />
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Trafford Tackle Repairs http://www.blogger.com/profile/04671445806736362521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450382252170699068.post-84469942674872102052016-08-03T16:43:00.001-07:002016-08-03T16:43:33.164-07:00Reel servicing prices August 2016 <u><b>Reel servicing prices for the remainder of 2016:</b></u><br />
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An ever so slight increase and simplification, all reel servicing is now
back to £15 per reel regardless of quantity, mail order prices will be
staying as they are as they are already slightly higher with postage etc
so I will include a link to my ebay listing below.<br />
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This is still half the price of places like Tackle Box at Sutton, and I
can guarantee I do as thorough a job as Daiwa's or Shimano's own service
departments !<br />
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I service, ALL the old Shimano Baitrunners and Daiwa big pit reels that Shimano and Daiwa now don't !<br />
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Every reel is stripped, cleaned, inspected, re-oiled and re-greased and
re-assembled . . . . . all for £15 ! If you live in the north west
you'll also be lucky enough to drop them off and benefit from NO
POSTAGE!<br />
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I am situated 2 minutes from the old Trafford angling shop, if you
shopped there you will likely know me ! 5 mins from the M60 junction 7
and 5 mins from the Intu Trafford Centre. I will give you my details
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Each reel, stripped down and cleaned thoroughly. . . . . . . .<br />
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All gearing is removed, cleaned thoroughly and inspected for signs of wear before the reel is re-assembled. </div>
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Drag washers are also removed and de-greased and dried/inspected and re-greased before re-inserting back into the spool. <br />
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Once reels are re-assembled and ready to collect I will get in touch and
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Trafford Tackle Repairs http://www.blogger.com/profile/04671445806736362521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450382252170699068.post-10296558697956975012016-06-08T11:49:00.001-07:002016-06-23T14:49:58.065-07:00New swing tips and my custom drying adapter ! Well folks, due to demand and an upsurge in the popularity or
resurgence of swing tip fishing seemingly creeping back into fashion of
late, I decided to do a bit myself ! After just a couple of sessions I
decided it was time for a new tip and set about knocking one up for
myself incorporating some rod building technology !<br />
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Having
made some of these up over the years for friends and seeing a distinct
lack of decent kit available I made up a few extra and did a few
listings on eBay and a few other sites, <a href="http://www.tackle-trader.com/" target="_blank">Tackle Trader UK</a> and <a href="http://www.gumtree.com/manchester" target="_blank">Manchester Gumtree </a><br />
well, the phone didn't stop ringing after a week !<br />
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of feedback too, people actually ringing me up saying it was the best
swing tip they'd ever seen! Super stuff, made my day, that's not
something that usually happens a lot these days !<br />
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These
are the 'close range' version with just the tip eye for maximum
sensitivity and short flicks and underarm casts where you're not likely
to tangle, as a bit of a general rule you don't 'need' a second or
intermediate eye on a swing tip, they are kind of traditional, but not
'essential' as a rule. I do offer both versions though. For longer
distance fishing people tend to like them with the second ring, to be
fair all you need to do is what I do, just pull on the line with your
spare hand before casting, if it's not free you know where the problem
is!<br />
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There will be three sizes in the 'range' 6'', 9''
and 12'', the latter having 2 small single leg rings and the 6'' and 9''
available as either a tip ring only model or with 1 small single leg up
near the top of the tip.<br />
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Price wise they are between
£10 and £18, and come supplied with a set of 3 'proper' swing tip
rubbers that you may have seen many moons ago marketed as the Trev
Tomlin brand (remember the catapults) in a light/medium/heavy format and
of course, a threaded swing tip adapter.<br />
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They are of
course, hand built, bespoke, you won't find them in the shops and yes I
do send them out if you're not local, P+P is include in the prices and
you can find them on ebay more often than anywhere else. You can pay by
paypal, and you can pay me directly without having to go through ebay,
just browse my listings, pick one and send me the money through paypal
(plus a message with your details) either as a gift, or using my
paypal.me link and just adding the amount to the end, so if a tip was
£12.99, you would put this in your browser:<br />
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www.paypal.me/rodbuilder/12.99<br />
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You can find my current items for sale on my ebay page :<br />
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<a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/purpldsere/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=" target="_blank">Dave's items for Sale: eBay.co.uk</a><br />
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fit my rod drying racks ! Riveting stuff ! You'll love it . . . . .
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Looking battered and disheveled, this had been coloured many years ago and spray painted, then finished in what I can only guess was yatch varnish, not a bad way of doing things back in the day, but modern day resins and epoxy's take some beating for clarity and durability. Here's a few 'before' shots showing the damage/wear and tear . . . . . . ..<br />
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Trafford Tackle Repairs http://www.blogger.com/profile/04671445806736362521noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450382252170699068.post-1143026282473830202016-03-17T03:16:00.001-07:002016-03-17T03:19:16.908-07:00Tri-cast Trophy Feeder rods, 11' 4'' & 10' 6'' refurbishments I often get asked to 'tart up' older rods that have had years of use and have started to look dishevelled and battle weary! People are sometimes surprised that I inform them that the time served method of hand varnishing them is still by far the best way to bring life back into older rods.<br />
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The finish on most modern day blanks is 'baked on' straight out of the 'mould' and can't be reproduced with epoxy finishes and the like which are fine for the ring whippings, and indeed I do finish them in epoxy, but it's not really practical on the blank itself.<br />
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Several coats of well applied varnish not only looks good but lasts a lifetime, literally, I still see a friend who has a aset of NWB carp rods that I built over 25 years ago and they still look in mint condition!<br />
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Recently I was visited by a long time Trafford Angling customer, Keith, who I've known for donkey's years, and he brought me his treasured Tri-Cast feeder rods for a bit of sprucing up. The rods have been rebuilt with a fresh set of Seymo RDX match rings which are a great set of durable lightweight rod rings that suit all match and feeder rods perfectly.<br />
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The ring whippings had my usual 2 step process to finish off the rings, then the blanks have had 5 to 6 coats of varnish applied with a days setting time inbetween, plus a ' resting time' of about 2 weeks, I don't really like to let them go 'til I'm happy they're 'right' which includes more drying time than people usually like!<br />
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<br />Trafford Tackle Repairs http://www.blogger.com/profile/04671445806736362521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450382252170699068.post-17692237817243985172016-03-03T13:53:00.001-08:002016-03-03T13:55:16.374-08:00Some Daiwa Tournament reel servicing shots. . . . . . . Thought I'd pop some pictures on of a few recent reels in for servicing, namely some Daiwa Tournament's, the TS5000T's that came out years ago, then went off the market, and then came back into production years later!<br />
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Cracking reels, and at (still) over £200 a piece, definitely worth looking after.<br />
Great work horses and really well engineered reels too, ingenious design! one of only a few reels I've come across where the body plates come off either side, which is great for servicing. <br />
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This shot shows both side plates off, from the back.........<br />
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And the view from the left and right sides..........................<br />
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The best part of this configuration is having access to the worm shaft for inspection and the small drive gear on the end, everything else can easily come out be quickly cleaned, greased and put back in place. <br />
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Unfortunately this one had a serious case of wear on the main drive gear and the pinion gear as can be clearly seen in the images below, the main round drive gear had very badly rounded and worn teeth, the pinion gear came off even worse and has clearly taken the brunt of the damage. Luckily the oscillating shaft and pawl seem to have gotten away with it, which is something like a miracle to be honest ! <br />
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The cause of this damage is largely unknown, the only clue seems to be that it's been taken apart before and by the looks of it, not put back together propely, screws not tightened up right, and grease not applied, the reel was bare, with very little, very old, black grease, a sign it's not been done in years.<br />
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Here is another example of how damage occurs - the reels are Daiwa again, this time the Emblem Z 5500 models.<br />
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I think it's fair to hazard a guess this guy fishes a sandy pit somewhere fairly often . . . . . . . that stuff really won't help, and can ruin bearings, especially if the reels are left wet and covered in this or any length of time, best advice, wash them under a tap and shake them dry, leaving them on a towel for a day, take the spools off and prop them up so all the water drains out of the reel, fresh water generally doesn't do much harm if you do your best to drain it off. <br />
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And don't forget! 3 reels serviced is only £35 ! That's a bargain! The reels are stripped, cleaned, oiled, checked, greased, re-assembled, this price will not last forever, and it's currently less than half of what Tackle Box charges, it's cheaper than Shimano's charges, you don't have to send them away, so you're saving on postage too ! <br />
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<br />Trafford Tackle Repairs http://www.blogger.com/profile/04671445806736362521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450382252170699068.post-48700600192117251282015-09-12T04:54:00.000-07:002015-09-12T04:54:58.820-07:00Daiwa Infinity X Baitrunner back in action Just a few pic's to illustrate a little clearer the damage done to
this Daiwa Infinty X Baitrunner after just a short drop, quite
literally, to look at, this was all the damage done when the reel was
dropped, spool first . . . . . . .<br />
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Doesn't look too bad until you compare what it did to the oscillating worm gear once the handle was turned!<br />
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But
happily as usual, Daiwa's service department were efficient as ever and
had the new worm drive and a 'pawl' to me in just a couple of days to
get this lovely bit of kit back on fighting form . . . . . . .<br />
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After applying
the epoxy over a couple of coats to build it up, the final finishing
coat is applied and watched carefully while it dries to the point where
it can be left for a couple of hours spinning away happily without the
danger of losing shape, some Century rods are done with a very
(over-thick in my opinion) thick application of resin which although it
may look 'nice', is a bit heavy and unnecessary in reality.<br />
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Personally
I prefer a compromise on the thickness between the extremes of the
likes of Daiwa (not enough) to Century (too much) and I generally do my
builds and personal rods in 2 'decent' thickness coats. But anyway, I
digress . . . . . . the finished ring ....<br />
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See part 1 here!<br />
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<a href="http://traffordtacklerepairs.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/century-spod-rod-butt-ring-repair-part-1.html">Century 'Big Bertha' butt ring repair part 1 ! </a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450382252170699068.post-54695690681834832622015-09-08T14:17:00.003-07:002015-09-08T14:17:45.619-07:00Daiwa Infinity X 5000 baitrunner, repair and service. Another set of reels recently dropped in for repair and services,
Daiwa Infinity X 5000 baitrunners, 2 working well and one not working at
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Upon stripping down, the faulty reels fault was
pretty obvious to see, the reel had been dropped and the spool had taken
the brunt of the fall, marking the lip of the spool a little. The
greater damage was inside, luckily, the spool shaft was intact and
seemingly undamaged, which is a stroke of luck considering - the worm
gear that drives the shaft, not so lucky!<br />
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First couple
of handle turns and the worm shaft was chewed beyond usefulness . . . .
. as can clearly be seen by the amount of swarf chewed up and spat
round the reel body!<br />
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In
cases like this it's recommended to also change the oscillating 'pawl'
that rides the worm shaft, these can often look fine, but any minor
burrs they suffer after a chewing like that can render them useless and
not worthy the risk of putting them back in the reel, and besides, at
just a few pounds to replace, is it really worth skimping on a £300
reel? <br />
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The mangled worm shaft . . . . . . . . .<br />
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Total
cost on this repair only came to £35.00 and included a service, and
parts! please compare that to some of the tackle shops service only
charges, which seem to average around £28.00. The reel has to be
stripped down to the same degree, and cleaned, oiled, and greased and
then re-assembled. And if you're around the greater Manchester area (or
reasonable driving distance) you won't have postage costs to add in
either.<br />
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up' an old or tired rod is a good way to bring it back to life without
going the whole hog of getting it completely stripped down - if the
blank is in pretty decent condition but the whippings need re-sealing or
have just lost their 'shine'. . . . . . . . .</span></span><br />
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">They can be re-epoxy'd, giving you an 'as
new' finish like the image below, a typical match/feeder/barbel rod
would cost around £30, message/call for further details if that appeals,
turn-around time is generally 1 to 2 weeks.</span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450382252170699068.post-83733604019435417172015-06-19T14:39:00.002-07:002015-06-19T14:39:10.346-07:00Happy new River Season ! Well the new season's finally here, my start wasn't too clever on the River Severn, with just a chub, a 5lb bream, and sunburn to show for my efforts ! The bream was full of breeding tubercles, so I think that tells it's own tale . . . . . <br />
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Inbetween a few services I dug a bit of kit out. . . . . <br />
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So I thought I'd get ahead of myself in a rare moment of forward thinking efficiency by making some heavy leads for when the inevitable rainy season starts . . . . . . . .<br />
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So i cobbled together a mould (smartgrip mould) and a few tools...... <br />
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Dug out my trusty Hippolito stove and filled it with paraffin. . . . . .<br />
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A bit of extra help from a gas torch to get the lead to temp' and away we go. . . .<br />
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Here's a few from the batch I knocked up that were then powder coated.....<br />
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The finished article :)<br />
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