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Other Activities => Fishing => Topic started by: Commando on November 27, 2021, 04:32:08 PM

Title: Okuma rod question
Post by: Commando on November 27, 2021, 04:32:08 PM: So just a quick question. I lost the upper section to my guide select pro today ( thanks kids). Anyone know if I can order just the upper section for the rod or do I need to buy a whole new rod? Thanks
Title: Re: Okuma rod question
Post by: spoonman on November 27, 2021, 05:04:09 PM: The only place you’d be able to get one is from Okuma probably. It would probably be cheaper to just buy a new rod.
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Post by: Commando on November 27, 2021, 05:12:50 PM: Ok. Thanks.
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Post by: huntnfmly on November 27, 2021, 05:34:17 PM: Pm sent
Title: Re: Okuma rod question
Post by: RockChuck on November 27, 2021, 06:05:45 PM: Yes you can order them from okuma, the top portions are pretty reasonable, I think shipping was more then the top half I ordered
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Post by: Wphunt on November 27, 2021, 06:10:43 PM: Quote from: RockChuck on November 27, 2021, 06:05:45 PM
Yes you can order them from okuma, the top portions are pretty reasonable, I think shipping was more then the top half I ordered

I’ve done it too. It was cheap
Title: Re: Okuma rod question
Post by: Commando on November 27, 2021, 06:11:49 PM: Right on thanks guys! That’s making me feel better
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Post by: Stein on November 27, 2021, 07:09:37 PM: Dang, wish I knew that before I turned the cork section into a tap handle.... Garage doors aren't kind to rods.
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Post by: wadu1 on November 27, 2021, 08:23:01 PM: Got one the snapped off in the power window. Took it to Sportco and they helped me get another ordered. Both Okuma and Sportco :tup:
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Post by: scotsman on November 28, 2021, 07:51:08 PM: Snapped the tip off my Okuma Kokanee rod when I thought it would be fun to use light tackle for catch and release Chums. Hmmm. Anyway, I called Okuma customer service and for $28 they sent a new tip section. Great service!
Title: Re: Okuma rod question
Post by: Commando on November 29, 2021, 03:21:24 PM: Well called okuma and I was able to order a upper section for the rod for less than 30 buck including shipping. Not bad! Gonna have to teach my kids to be more careful next time.
Title: Re: Okuma rod question
Post by: Alchase on November 29, 2021, 07:21:36 PM: OMG!
I wish I had known!

You have no idea how many 6’6” rods I have that are now 6’ or less!

:bash:
Title: Re: Okuma rod question
Post by: Blacklab on November 29, 2021, 07:57:07 PM: Good news👍