Scott S Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 I was given some old downrigging rods, but the foam on the handles is all ripped apart. Is there any way of replacing the grips. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Scooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 probably not worth the cost... see about picking up some diawa heartland downrigger rods, they are priced very well... i use shimano TDRs and have had good luck with them... little bit more $$ then the heartlands, but not much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 If you were closer to Hamilton I'd be happy to do it for you. That aside the repair is not difficult if you're a handyman of sorts. If you decide to to try it on your own I can direct you to the needed materials and instruct you through the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish-miester Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 If you were closer to Hamilton I'd be happy to do it for you. That aside the repair is not difficult if you're a handyman of sorts. If you decide to to try it on your own I can direct you to the needed materials and instruct you through the process. was wondering on the aprox cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 was wondering on the aprox cost? Well it can certainly vary but I'd say around $20.00 to $25.00 plus material costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Well it can certainly vary but I'd say around $20.00 to $25.00 plus material costs. Another possible option? http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_94037_100004000_100000000_100004000_100-4-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S Posted August 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 If you were closer to Hamilton I'd be happy to do it for you. That aside the repair is not difficult if you're a handyman of sorts. If you decide to to try it on your own I can direct you to the needed materials and instruct you through the process. I would appreciate that Speil. Where can I get the material to replace the handle. I not sure if I qualify for a handyman but I'll give it a try!!! Thanks Scooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Where can I get the material to replace the handle. Thanks Scooter That I'm not sure of, these days a get most of my stuff from the U.S. But locally you might try Angling Specialties, 3 locations in the GTA. Or perhaps this guy in London, Ont. http://johnsflymaterials.webs.com/ Other than that I'd say Cabelas, I'm certain they'd have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 a TDR is $45 at BPS, the heartland is even less... why go through the hassle for $10 or $15? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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