Vintage Rod Restoration

[Mk6_Robbie]

Hey Guys!

I was asked to restore this rod earlier this year. One thing or another lead to delay after delay...

Finally completed this rod after a long while.

This rod has had a really long life, seems like it was sitting out in the sun for a really long time!

I originally wanted to go with a tuna cord handle, I feel like it blends better and keeps the vintage feel to it.

But! My client wanted a Winn Grip. I respect it, so I will put it on there.

It was restored with CPXtra from Voodoo Rods.

It measures out at 8’6 and its pretty thick walled, with an 11.5 tip.

Feels like a 25-30lb stick.

Not sure what it is, but it’s special to my client.

If any knows what it is, let me know!

Charcoal Black Size D
(Voodoo Rods)

Bee’s Wax Size D
(Pro-Wrap)

Fuji HN Heavy Guides

G4 Epoxy

& Finally! What I am most excited about!

I finally got my logo made for my rod building page (Instagram @Citadel.Custom.Rods)

For those who know me and know what I do, The Citadel is also known as “A Strong Hold” and why it’s important to me!

 

[mike mitchell]

Conolon gets my vote

 

[Mk6_Robbie]

Conolon gets my vote

I thought the same! But if it’s not a Seeker or Cal Star, I wouldn’t know what’s what haha.

 

[Mtnfshr]

The top pic shows a darker blank and my first thought was an older, worn brown Fenglass blank. Looking at the others, two possibilities come to me: old Washington era Fenwick (Don Green era) or Lamiglas. Heck, it might even be an old Silaflex, pre-Browning days. I recall after Browning acquired the company, the rods had more of a painted brown look, similar to the Fenwick PB series of saltwater rods. But then again, I'm just an old acid-head from the 70's. What do I know?

BTW, nice resto work! Looks good to me.

 

[kevina]

The top pic shows a darker blank and my first thought was an older, worn brown Fenglass blank. Looking at the others, two possibilities come to me: old Washington era Fenwick (Don Green era) or Lamiglas. Heck, it might even be an old Silaflex, pre-Browning days. I recall after Browning acquired the company, the rods had more of a painted brown look, similar to the Fenwick PB series of saltwater rods. But then again, I'm just an old acid-head from the 70's. What do I know?

BTW, nice resto work! Looks good to me.

Fenwick has my vote.

 

[swami 805]

Nice job Robbie.
That glass is too blotchy to be a conolon and can't see the little rings in the glass. Silaflex or fenwick

 

[Nirvana]

Nothing quite like the satisfaction of bringing an old one back from the grave. Nice job

 

[mike mitchell]

What did you put under the cord? I still say Conolon. In one of the pics I see a flaw in the blank. I don't generally see those in Fenwick or Silaflex.

 

[Mk6_Robbie]

It’s called friction tape. Amazon sells it for about $5-10. No adhesive, no residue and the cord stays in place.

I’m just happy I finally have something subtle to mark my rods with!

 

[AWilliams]

Nice...thread before looks really yellow...after epoxy seems like it's more tan. Either way, looks great.

 

[jg125]

very nice brought another back to life

 

[Mk6_Robbie]

Handle is on!

Not a fan of the Winn grip but ehhh some guys like them?

 

[Mk6_Robbie]

Handle is on!

This one is finally done!

 

[mike mitchell]

What's under the Winn grip? Friction tape and cord or just friction tape?

 

[Mk6_Robbie]

What's under the Winn grip? Friction tape and cord or just friction tape?

Just friction tape... The guy didn’t want cord.

 

[chilidip]

What’s the inspiration behind your new logo? Looks kewl.

 

[chilidip]

Oh just saw it.. Citadel. I thought it was a chess piece.

 

[ironmike]

Conolon gets my vote

Not a Conolon to me, more like old Fenglass Fenwick.

 

[One_Leg]

It is a sanded, and refinished, Shakespeare antenna aerial from the 60's.

Great looking work on the wrap.

 

[Mk6_Robbie]

It is a sanded, and refinished, Shakespeare antenna aerial from the 60's.

Great looking work on the wrap.

Not sanded, it was coated with CPXTRA which really brought back the color.

 

[FAT CAT]

Really looks good!