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Title: Damaged Butt !
Post by: James Laraway on 25/05/2018 at 20:52

Chaos, I have an original ‘the Gordon ‘ but in my younger days I have obviously stuck flies in it which was taken a chunk out of it.  Anyone know of some one who could fit a new one for me?

Title: Re: Damaged Butt !
Post by: Hamish Young on 26/05/2018 at 20:27

Try dropping Sandy a message  :z16
Or Rob.

Title: Re: Damaged Butt !
Post by: Euan Innes on 27/05/2018 at 00:30

He da MAN!!! Call Sandy..
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Title: Re: Damaged Butt !
Post by: James Laraway on 27/05/2018 at 08:22

Will do, thanks chaps

Title: Re: Damaged Butt !
Post by: Sandy Nelson on 27/05/2018 at 09:05

James

Is it an extended butt? if so does it unscrew? if so the easy option is to get a new one, they are mostly the same thread.
If its fixed, then send me a picture and i can see what i can do. i've stacks of cork, but the pistage will cost you more than the shives. Hopefully it unscrews then its easy.

Cheers

Sandy

Title: Re: Damaged Butt !
Post by: James Laraway on 27/05/2018 at 21:54

Hi Sandy, thanks for the reply. I tidied up the missing cork, cut some from a champagne cork and have glued in place. I’ll leave to set overnight then will sand. If it looks a mess I’ll send you a photo ! Regards, James

Title: Re: Damaged Butt !
Post by: James Laraway on 28/05/2018 at 09:32

well, i had a go last night. Cut out the damaged cork

Before:

(https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/gallery/11649-280518092953.jpeg) (https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=5050)

then cut out a piece of champagne cork. The added some gorilla glue and zip tied in place to keep nice and tight.

this morning i had a do with some sand paper and although it wont look as good as done profesisonally by someone like Sandy, you know what ? It looks much better ! ( well i think it does anyway !)

(https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/gallery/11649-280518093148.jpeg) (https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=5051)



(https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/gallery/11649-280518093215.jpeg) (https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=5052)

Title: Re: Damaged Butt !
Post by: Rob Brownfield on 28/05/2018 at 15:12

I had (have) spare cork rings sitting. would have been easy enough to remove the very bottom cork and put a complete shive on. meaning no joins.

I would also suggest adding a section of rubberised cork which will stop it happening again.

I added some to this handle, just stops the edges of the cork getting damaged or "chipped".

(https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29340480_10155078442865806_6977100541864181760_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=c58fe092c347cb2d914167a57a52e33f&oe=5BBEF6DA)

Title: Re: Damaged Butt !
Post by: James Laraway on 29/05/2018 at 09:15

it was caused by me years ago using the butt to hold the tail fly...lesson learned.

I actually have an old favourite spinning rod ( a diawa) that believe it or not had 'fake cork wrap' which has peeled off .

I cant part with it so i think i will cut of the fake cork and put some 'real stuff' on :-)