Replacement parts for G Loomis

jimbo · March 2nd, 2008

Hi guys I was talking to my dad last night and he was telling me how he lost two sections to his fly rod lastyear It was a retirement gift he received in 1992-3 i believe and is quite fond of it. It,s a GL3,FR1086-4 9foot #6 line, flat black finish.He lost the tip and second section, is it possible to replace these or could i have them made what would my options be as i would like to surprise him with it.Maybe one of you guys know someone i could e-mail to get what i want. Sorry it,s not exactly rod building but pretty close let me know if you can help Thanks Jim

Spike-A-Pike · March 2nd, 2008

Hey Jimbo,
I'm sure you will be able to find a rod builder that can fix you up, but I your going to need at least the 3rd rod section, and better still, the entire rod. Your builder will want to check the rod action and the fit of the pieces. The sad fact is, without some input from your father, it probably won't "feel" like it did originally. After you determine who is going to do the work, you may want to give your dad a gift certificate explaining your gift and the both of you visiting the rod builder for a fitting.

jimbo · March 2nd, 2008

I was worried about that, one problem is he,s 1300 miles east of here,and mom says he practically sleeps with the darn thing. Isuppose i could replace the whole thing with a similar one make model etc. Would the feel between two rods be that much different guess only the owner would know for sure. Thanks for the reply bruce always enjoy your threads posts etc and admire the effort you put in to tu. Jim

Spike-A-Pike · March 3rd, 2008

You might try searching the web for a rod builder in his area to do the work... If you can't find one listed, as some of the fishing guides in that area for a recommendation. They always know a guy... and with so many running their own chat boards, and working with tackle shops, the game isn't over by a long shot. Just do the research as well as you can... I find the further north I get the more I trust people.

jimbo · March 3rd, 2008

Bruce i just got off the phone with dad fessed up to what i was trying to do and passed on the info you gave me.I know nova as in nova lures is pretty close to him so i,m going to contact him and see if he knows anyone in the area that can help. Thanks again for the info will let you know how it turns out. Jim

Spike-A-Pike · March 3rd, 2008

I think your gift idea is very cool. Your dad has to be proud to have a son like you. I hope it works out okay.

crndog UT · March 4th, 2008

heck i think it would be worth a try talking to loomis, they replaced my buddies when he ran it over with the truck with no problem, he even tokd them the truth. 15 bucks for shipping and a new rod. thats what i would try first. plus i have replaced alot of mine more then once. give them your story. i bet they would help.