[Stonefish]

I broke a guide on my XP 697-4 while fishing tonight.
I don't build rods, but I was hoping to find a member in North Seattle that could repair this for me.
I'd prefer not to have it out of action for very long, which is why I'd rather go this route then ship it to Sage.
This rod has been hammered but has a lot of good fishing karma. I'm really not concerned if the thread wraps don't match exactly.
The guide that broke is the first guide below the tip-top.

I have another 697-4 but I always like to have two with me when I fish just for these reasons.
I'd gladly compensate someone for their time with cash, beer, vino etc.
Please drop me a pm if you can help me out.
Thanks
SF

 

[Flyguy65]

Check out Greg's custom tackle in Lake Stevens, bet somebody there could do it for you. I could fix it but I'm in south of Seattle...Burien.

 

[Stonefish]

Thanks Steve
Greg's is the backup plan if I can't find a member to help with the repair.
SF

 

[Philonius]

Perhaps not exactly what you're looking for, but I've had Bill Z. at snokistrods.com do repairs and recently built up a custom rod for me. Great guy to work with, very well qualified, and reasonable pricing. He's in Redmond, but can often meet up closer in for pick up/drop off.

 

[Stonefish]

Thanks Phil.
I work in Kirkland so that might work.
SF

 

[flybill]

Contact Dov Young, he's started his own company and has all of the equipment to fix it up. I'll pm you his number if you want. He's up in Everett.

 

[miyawaki]

Contact Dov Young, he's started his own company and has all of the equipment to fix it up. I'll pm you his number if you want. He's up in Everett.

Yes, Dov repairs reels and rods. His number is: 425-775-9415

Leland.

 

[Stonefish]

Thanks Bill & Leland.
SF

 

[Stonefish]

Thanks for all the suggestions.
Rod is being repaired as I type and should be back on the beach shortly.
SF

 

[Big K1]

Thanks for all the suggestions.
Rod is being repaired as I type and should be back on the beach shortly.
SF

Who did you go with?

 

[Stonefish]

I took it to Bill Z at Snokistrods.
Very nice fellow and since he is in Redmond and I work in Kirkland, very easy drop off for me.
SF

 

[Big Rob]

Sorry I just came on this thread.
I'm in Mill Creek, and work in Bothell/Kirkland if the need for anyone else ever arises.