Payne reel seat before
Payne reel seat and grip after
At Cane and Silk we offer custom rod restoration services whether the customer wants to restore a family heirloom or refinish a vintage rod to continue its fishing life
Please view the component page under the bamboo fly rods for all options for new and restored rods
Initial cost to restore a bamboo fly rod is $175.00
This includes the following:
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Completely strip the rod without the use chemicals
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Evaluate cane sections for cracks, sets and other flaws, repair/straighten as necessary and determine which components can be re used if any.
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Prepare the cane for varnish/urethane finish selected by the customer
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Hand dip finsh the cane sections
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Once cured re set or replace ferrules
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Set up guide spacing with new guides and wrap with customer selected thread
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Finish guide wraps with customer selected varnish or epoxy
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Once dry cast the rod and ensure ferrules are tight and no other issues are present
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Each rod will be returned with a custom made rod bag free of charge
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Please Note: If new ferrules, cork grip or reel seat are needed, they are not included in the price listed above