Rustic-Fisher Posted January 27, 2017 Report Posted January 27, 2017 Hey guys, last Fall I ended up breaking one of my float rods, an important one as it was a wedding gift from my wife . The folks at Rainshadow have been great but unfortunitly it looks like I will need to get a new one tied on an updated Blank. Id like to keep the reel seat(wood), cork , and as many other original componants as possible as it holds sentimental value . I want my boy to fish it one day. Originally came from Backwoods rods in Wasaga , no idea who builds them though. Im looking for someone to rebuild this thing with a supplied blank and components . Thoughts ? Pms welcome . Thanks, Ryan
grimsbylander Posted January 27, 2017 Report Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) I would have a chat with Spiel...right here on OFC. He'll help you out or point you in the right direction. Edited January 27, 2017 by grimsbylander
porkpie Posted January 27, 2017 Report Posted January 27, 2017 Chris or Spiel, one of the board owners will take care of what you need. He built a very special Sage 1136 for me and I'm very happy with it,
MJL Posted January 28, 2017 Report Posted January 28, 2017 I would definitely get in contact with Spiel. Out of the 12 or 13 float rods I own, Spiel has fully built 2 float rods (CTS, Sage One), did the bottom end of 1 float rod (Rainshadow XST) and supplied me with a couple reel seats for my own builds when I had time. Definitely recommended. Keep in mind he is busy with orders. Backwoods rods used to do a lot of promoting on this forum back in the day. I believe Dan Sturges is the guy behind the company.
wormdunker Posted January 28, 2017 Report Posted January 28, 2017 Yup Spiel is your man! He lives in Hamilton.
Spiel Posted January 28, 2017 Report Posted January 28, 2017 Shoot me a PM, I can definitely help you.
Rustic-Fisher Posted March 17, 2017 Author Report Posted March 17, 2017 Update.... Rainshadow stands behind their product 100% , couldn't provide the identicle blank the original rod was tied on ,SO provided an updated Blank for 34.00$ .... deffinitly can't complain about that . As far as rod building companys ........ choose wisely ! I went against all opinions here to save a few bucks ....... lesson learned . Spiel check your PMs gonna need a few rods tied LOL.
aplumma Posted March 17, 2017 Report Posted March 17, 2017 You might be able to talk Spiel into twisting up a few rods for you and as you said you pay what you get. I Have been very fortunate that he has made the time to build a few rods for me. You can view some of his work on his facebook page. Spiel Custom-Rod's photos. Art
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