J.S Sharp 9' 3" conversion
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J.S Sharp 9' 3" conversion
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Re: J.S Sharp 9' 3" conversion
I'd have thought that a set in the butt section is the result of the rod being strained to/beyond the limit and may well be impossible to rectify. But I wouldn't worry too much about it, these rods are pretty tough. As for the reel seat, I'd leave it be, the worse thing about heaving into a lively lump at close quarters is the reel coming loose from the handle (we've all been there), with the screw reel seat you have a secure fitting which I consider superior. But its your call
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Re: J.S Sharp 9' 3" conversion
I bid on that rod mainly because it had a good reel fitting. Impregnated rods don't need varnishing over the cane, just the whippings. However, from the photos it looks as if it has already been varnished by someone. I had planned to strip it right back to the cane and use Sharpes fittings to restore it. If the kink is not too bad (he told me it was a couple of mm) I would leave it alone.
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Re: J.S Sharp 9' 3" conversion
Thanks both. The good news is the kink is quite minor just above the corks so I may just leave it alone. As for the rest of the rod it looks original and is the correct lenght and it hasn't been varnished over its entire lenght. I don't know if I can get on with the reel being so far down the rod, maybe I should try it first and take it from there.
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Re: J.S Sharp 9' 3" conversion
I had a look at the one I think you bought. I too thought the reel seat was strangely positioned so left it alone... ...anyway I hope you enjoy the rod, I love Scottie's.....
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Re: J.S Sharp 9' 3" conversion
Scott,
You are to blame for me buying the rod, that fly rod of your is just lovely.
The reel position isn't that low really wih it being a spinning rod but I still want full cork with sliding reel bands
You are to blame for me buying the rod, that fly rod of your is just lovely.
The reel position isn't that low really wih it being a spinning rod but I still want full cork with sliding reel bands
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