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Cost to re-wrap a rod
Post 05 Jun 2021, 10:24 • #1 
Sport
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Greetings folks. Wondering what I might expect to pay to re-wrap the guides on a fiberglass rod with 8 guides plus the tip. I like the rod and intend to keep it. The wraps are all marginal at this time. Thanks


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Post 05 Jun 2021, 10:31 • #2 
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Materials for a DYI job, $10 give or take. Often it is smart to replace guides at the same time, easily priced at any supply source. For the cost of repair service, best to inquire of the specific shop. Perhaps some who do that work regularly will post a typical fee.


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Post 05 Jun 2021, 10:51 • #3 
Sport
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Thx! Are there folks on this board who do the re-wraps? And yes, I'd want to have all new guides put on the rod


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Post 05 Jun 2021, 11:19 • #4 
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The prices will vary depending if you want a "restroration/refurbish" or just new guides rewrapped to make it fishable.

The latter can usually be done by a local builder. The last time I heard, someone local to me was charging in the $5 to $10 per guide range.

Wraps matching the original or show quality wraps will be significantly more, if someone would take you up on it.

Avoiding shipping is a big issue since shipping a 2pc rod is a $10 to $20 effort each way.


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Post 05 Jun 2021, 12:39 • #5 
Sport
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Got it. Thx!


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Post 05 Jun 2021, 17:02 • #6 
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I do that kind of thing for $30-$50. Just a nice clean re-wrap and new snakes/tiptop if needed.


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Post 06 Jun 2021, 04:57 • #7 
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When I first started doing repairs in the 2000s, the pro's were charging $7 a guide. This went up to $8 and then $12 about 5 years ago. Today, I have talked to folks who have been charged $25 recently. So, I must say the price varies from shop to shop. If a rod builder is charging you $10 a guide, he or she is doing you a favor. You must have the set-up for it, small bits of materials and supplies, and the space.

We're not even talking about matching colors, or doing some complex wraps here. Unless it's an entire rod re-wrap, I can't break even at $10 a wrap. Sorry, that's the realities of the market.


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Post 07 Jun 2021, 17:25 • #8 
Sport
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Yup, makes sense. Thanx for the input


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Post 08 Jun 2021, 07:23 • #9 
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I am gonna have to agree with archfly on his comment. Maybe 10.00 on a fresh new single color wrap, but with the labor involved in the removal, cleaning and prep necessary on an existing wrap, you have at least double if not more time invested in doing it.


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Post 15 Jun 2021, 20:38 • #10 
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Elwha73 , sounds like a good time to get in to your own rod wrapping . It's not that hard and you dont need any special tools .


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Post 26 Jul 2021, 20:47 • #11 
Sport
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You might be right. I'm considering doing it on an old JC Higgins 7.5' rod that I really like that is short a few guides.


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Post 27 Jul 2021, 08:01 • #12 
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Elwha73, thats what I started with. An old Higgins rod that was 7'6". My first refurbished rod! I fish it with WF4 line happily.


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Post 27 Jul 2021, 09:58 • #13 
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jigsup wrote:
Elwha73 , sounds like a good time to get in to your own rod wrapping . It's not that hard and you dont need any special tools .


+1

It really is easy and your risk to try it is practically free. Worst case scenario is that you don't like your results and you pay someone to rewrap the rod, which you're already planning to do now...


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Post 08 Sep 2021, 15:38 • #14 
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Good advice. Very easy, esp if he’s keeping the same guides in the same positions & rewrapping one foot at a time.
Only problem might be if the old wrapping is coated in a high build epoxy. A pain to get off.


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Post 08 Sep 2021, 16:58 • #15 
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I second (third, or forth) the idea of learning and just doing it yourself. I taught myself and found I enjoy building rods. I have built three at this point and already thinking about another 1-2 this winter. There is tons of resources online to make it pretty straightforward.


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Post 09 Sep 2021, 06:49 • #16 
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I wrapped my first one at @ age 10. 60+ yrs ago. I had a rod with a couple guides about to fall off. Dad showed me a couple things & I did the rest. Using Mom’s sewing thread & her clear nail polish to seal the wraps. Came out pretty good & I used that rod all through high school..


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