I am a bamboo fly rod maker specializing in custom hand crafted bamboo fly rods.
Fly rod repair service.
A string of referrals led me to lou dondero of hendersonville nc.
Use a tracking service delivery confirmation if available.
Bamboo fly rod restoration repair service by kane klassics allows not only for the preservation of traditional rods from years past but for the continuation of their usefulness into the future.
So if this is the level of service you desire please contact us to discuss.
Gladstone fly rods is committed to exceeding your needs.
We continue to work to comply with direction form our state and county health departments to ensure employee safety.
Package the rod liner and case in a cardboard box or tube and send it to the address above.
If we can t fix it we replace it no questions asked.
Full rod restoration is the complete overhaul of the fly rod and can vary based on the rods needs and the owner s desires.
He approaches repairing a rod like a doctor would a patient.
Questions comments or special requests.
We recommend sending the rod via ups or fedex insured for the full value of the rod.
Sometimes the owner needs a rod repaired in order fish it.
We d love to hear from you so don t hesitate to contact us.
Purchase an h3 recon superfine glass or carbon since 01 01 88 clearwater since 01 01 99 or clearwater frequent flyer rod from orvis or an authorized orvis dealer and we will repair or replace it no matter what the reason for a quarter of a century.
Exacting attention to detail and quality control goes into every restoration.
All repairs will be processed in the order they were received.
Lou invited me to bring my fly rods to his rod repair shop which looks like an operating room.
Please note that our backlog is significant and we ask for your continued patience this summer.
I asked fly shops near my home in asheville who might be able to repair an old orvis 6 wt.
What happened to the bamboo rod.
Check out our shipping and returns page for our policies and returns processes.
Our goal when repairing a rod is to make the repair blend in with the original to the extent that you can t tell the difference.
Generally the work includes the repair replacement of hardware grips and reel seat replacement of missing or damaged guides or installation of a complete new guide set new wrappings with matching new silk removal of.
Others just want their rod fixed so that it looks nice for display.
If you have further questions please contact our customer service by using the form on this page or call our customer service department during our normal business hours 8 00am 4 00pm pst at 877 263 6141.
Keep a copy of your tracking number and a copy of the completed repair form sent with your rod.
This service is available for any rod regardless of its original maker.