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Reel servicing and rod re builds (16 posts / 2,537 views)
Dan_Cracknell
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Post #1 20 Jul 2025 20:08
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Hi all, apologies if there are threads in these subjects already, but after 4 years away I'm a little out the loop.

I'm looking for someone ideally local to me, to be able to service a pair of SS300's as I'm not too keen on posting them, I'm also looking for someone who can re build a set of free spirit XS's for me, handles and potential ringing.

I'm in the Essex, Cambs, Herts or Bedfordshire orbit.

Any info would be greatly appreciated

Many thanks

Dan
wandle1 wandle1
Posts: 7,469
Post #2 20 Jul 2025 21:30
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In reply to Post #1
There is Dave Kelly from Trafford Tackle repairs ,he's on fb and insta ,I don't do those things but he can do both of what you need,only thing is......he's in Manchester,I've used him ,no problem ,and I'm in Westcountry..
ip100 ip100
Posts: 12,494
Post #3 20 Jul 2025 21:58
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In reply to Post #1
Reel tech in march,cambs for the reels. Not sure if he does rebuilds but John Hutchinson in biggleswade might be worth a call
carpy09 carpy09
Posts: 14,236
Post #4 20 Jul 2025 23:22
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In reply to Post #1
Tackle box in dartford Kent just the other side of the dartford bridge for reel servicing less than a mile away from it . They have instore reel servicing work shop and John Hennessy custom rod building his 1 mile away from the tackle box he used to build their rods for them when he worked at the tackle box johns number 07534 861648
RKB
Posts: 1,731
Post #5 21 Jul 2025 07:25
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In reply to Post #4
Unreliable IMO - he just stopped communicating with me about some rods that I needed some work on, about the same time as Johnson Ross announced he was gonna work with them.

My recommendation would be East Coast Rod Build & Repairs. He did 6 x Amorphous rods for me and did a great job. I know several others who are very happy with his work.

Joe101
Posts: 1,102
Post #6 21 Jul 2025 08:16
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In reply to Post #3
I'd echo that, reel tech. Good guy.
kells kells
Posts: 6,017
Post #7 21 Jul 2025 10:53
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In reply to Post #1
Would of thought Weston developments would be in your orbit. They now have a shop St Albans I think? Might be able to help with the rods also they use buzzard rods for there shop builds..
Beyonce
Posts: 1,711
Post #8 21 Jul 2025 11:44
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I've used Nick at Reel Tech to do a few sets of reels over the past few years. He's great, would recommend.
framey framey
Posts: 5,319
Post #9 21 Jul 2025 12:20
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In reply to Post #7

Never knew they had a shop in st albans
I know they were in Aylesbury
Dan_Cracknell
Posts: 277
Post #10 21 Jul 2025 13:29
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In reply to Post #7
Weston's servicing is unavailable currently as they have a massive backlog
javrave4 javrave4
Posts: 415
Post #11 21 Jul 2025 14:58
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In reply to Post #1
send your reels to daiwa in scotland for a service.

The screws on my reel seat have failed on my XS also
Busted
Posts: 1,882
Post #12 21 Jul 2025 15:34
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Absolutely this.

I use western and Buzzard rods. Coops is a decent rod builder
Dan_Cracknell
Posts: 277
Post #13 21 Jul 2025 16:27
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In reply to Post #12
Have any details for buzzard rods? He have an insta account or?
kells kells
Posts: 6,017
Post #14 21 Jul 2025 16:58
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In reply to Post #9
Aylesbury that's the one. New it began with an A..

To the poster asking about a buzzard rods. Yes there on the Socials.
Busted
Posts: 1,882
Post #15 21 Jul 2025 19:06
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In reply to Post #13
And buzzardrods.co.uk
The_Saint The_Saint
Posts: 2,072
Post #16 22 Jul 2025 13:49
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In reply to Post #15
the other side of the M25 is Chris Palmer rebuilds. Based in Woking, built rods for Oz Holness, Ali Hamidi etc, and rebuilt 6/7 sets of my rods. Super quick and keeps you informed of progress etc
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