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Corens Rod & Reel Serv
6001 N Nina Ave
(between Avondale Ave & Circle Ave)
Chicago, IL 60631
Neighborhood: Norwood Park
773-631-5202

(even mention they offer a bamboo fly rod building class in this video)

I've used these guys a few times since the late 90's and have had good luck with them.
 
There are at least a few guys who repair and build rods here, I do at times. But fabricating a bamboo tip is a whole different matter. You need very specialized tools and such and most know nothing about the process. I know I certainly don't.

It may be worth checking out Ebay for extra tips. Lots of those old three piece 50's and 60's rods came with two tips. It's one way I've turned tips into zero weight 3 foot-ish rods and mid and tips into two piece 6 ft. 2 weights. Just essentially re-ferrell it if you are going for a quick usuable fix. Most of the older flea market types are not worth dumping lot's of money into.
 
Your best bet would be to keep looking for another vintage bamboo rod in the same wt. that has a good tip section and using that.

If the ferrules don't line up, I can hook you up with parts and stuff to do it yourself on the cheap.
 
Post up a pic, bro. I'll dig thru the archives . I got some extra tips. Assuming its an occupied Japan model no brand names or nothing? IF need be I'll just get you a whole oJm with a spare tip and box. I fit is a South Bend I got a lot of tip sections.
 
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Thanks gentlemen!

Catchafew..I've read nothing but good things on corens... I'll contact them for an estimate but if it is cost prohibitive as Rich suggests I'mma have to rely on red to come up with a replacement tip section (hopefully) :D

Also thank you very much Ed! I've still got the ferrule and the tip...let me ask you...would it be unheard of for some reason to make a graphite tip to pair it with?

Sincerely appreciate the advice guys!

TaterToT said:
DW have you fly fished before?
I've dabbled more than a little bit with my shakespeare fly rod (inherited from PoppaDarth) but nowhere near enough to consider myself proficient.

Red hurry up and bring back some Loozy pictures so we can go fishing!

Give Choup a big hug for me :D
 
Custom making anything for that set-up will be expensive, and not close to worth it. They made many, many thousands of very cheap 3 piece rods (I'm just guessing yours is a 9 ft. three piece...) from that era. Unfortunatley they usually fish like they cost , in three piece, 40's-50's-60's form.

Essentially, you can buy a nice modern graphite set-up for below what you'd expect Corens experts or anybody to custom make a nice fitted tip , from any material.

If 'Red' has an extra one laying around (and there should be many thousands avaialable , Ebay or other-wise ...extras usually came with ...) take advantage of his kind offer.

Rich
 
Graphite and bamboo have vastly different actions. Like Rich said, you could find a fish able graphite set up for less that what it would cost to get a new tip made. If you can find a spare bamboo tip, that would be your best bet unless you are willing to shell out some serious cash.

Bamboo rods have a special place in the hearts and hands of many fly fisherman for a reason. Not only are they enjoyable to fish, but they harken back to the days when fly fishing was a simple, skilled, art form. Hand crafted bamboo rods are sold for small fortunes right now, but before graphite came around the bamboo rods dominated the market and did not demand such high prices.

Take Red up on his offer, get an old bamboo tip about the same length and seemingly same weight. It will probably not be perfect, but it will be closer than anything graphite could offer you. If you need any hardware or finish/epoxy for repair I would be happy to supply you with what you need to get the old girl back on the water.
 
SpecialEd said:
Not only are they enjoyable to fish, but they harken back to the days when fly fishing was a simple, skilled, art form.
Ed...fishing an art form? :sarcasm: :lol:

I've recently aquired an older fly rod which requires repairs as well and found after much research what most posters above suggest....in my case, that it is not worth fixing and a newer model is the way to go. Also, I too have not developed fly fishing skills yet, but too many respected anglers assured me that this is a must try and I'm quickly becoming enthralled as well, in no small part due to the enthusiastic fly response on this site.

Good luck DW.... :)
 
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