Help required - Vintage Surf Rod Rebuild - 30mm Brass Reel Seat

[brissyfishing]

Hello all,

I am attempting my first rod build/rebuild. I have acquired my father in-laws old Dunlop Surf Rods and have stripped them back.

One of the rods has a well worn 30mm brass Reel Seat (130mm length) which has a split in one of the real 'holders' (See picture). I am trying to replace the reel seat with like-for-like rather than buying graphite in order to keep the original look but i am having difficulty sourcing one.

I have spoken to Ross at 'The RodWorks' who was extremely helpful, he suggested putting a post here to see if someone out there might have something similar lying around in there shed.

I want to be able to run with an Alvey 650 A5 reel with the rod.

Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Regards, Ben

[SkullJug]

I can't help with the actual fitting but if this is your first build and you really care about the rod, get yourself a practise rod!

Just buy a cheapie rod, strip it and rebuild it, then strip it and rebuild it again. Heaps of experience for the cost of a cheap rod and a couple of reel seats.

[brissyfishing]

Thanks SkullJug - Good advice, i have some cheapies at home that will play around with before tackling the Vintage Rods.

[gunna]

I think I have one on an old broken rod but I am away for a week at the mo. I will have a look when I get home.

[brissyfishing]

That would be great - thank you for reaching out!

[Owen]

I have a vague recollection of seeing one similar at Pats tackle in Gladstone
Long time ago but maybe worth a phone call

[brissyfishing]

Thanks Owen


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[Rodman]

Mate u can still buy chrome reel seats?

[brissyfishing]

Hi Rodman, finding it to be difficult task to find a 30mm Chrome reel seat that suits the surf rod!


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[Rodman]

I have one that u can have a bit second hand but is in excellent condition. Contact me on 0427832618

[brissyfishing]

Thanks Rodman and to everyone who contributed to this post!


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[grave41]

a mate has a 27.5 in the wrapper new if you want
cheers Graham

[brissyfishing]

Thanks Graham, Rodman was kind enough to gift a 30mm but thanks for responding!


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