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dnej
08-04-2015, 09:23 PM
I have a glass surf rod, about 50 years old. It needs to be refurbished.
What is your opinion, to refurbish or buy a new composite rod.

Mine is as tough as old boots.
David

grave41
09-04-2015, 10:10 PM
Tough question depends on how much you love the rod.
Good luck Graham

dnej
10-04-2015, 08:39 AM
Graham,
Thanks for the reply. I am not familiar with composite rods, but understand they are lighter. That as such does not actually worry me too much.
I would like to know the other benefits if I were to buy a new one. Are the modern rods better to cast with etc.
David

SkullJug
10-04-2015, 01:35 PM
Such a tough question. It really comes down to personal choice! I would LOVE to restore an old rod just for fun. That being said, If I still had all my old rods, they would never get used. The newer composite surfs rods are so much lighter and have faster actions that I really prefer these days.. I would say go the a tackle shop and hold a few Gary Howards before deciding.

What is the old rod do you know?

Rodman
17-04-2015, 05:05 PM
Mate if the rod is that old then it would be made of fibreglass and not as fragile as then newer rods. I rebuild may older rods but it is up to u which way to go

ken
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