Broken top section

[Harveydent]

Hi.
New member to the forum but thought this would be an ideal place to start.
I have an airflo airlite 10’ and the top section has broken. Is there anywhere to get it replaced or do I need to shop around for a new one?

 

[3lbgrayling]

Welcome to the Forum.I do not know if this is a current rod but if it is Contact Airflo.

Jim

 

[taffy1]

Firstly welcome to the forum. Have you tried contacting Airflo (Fishtec) directly. They normally have a stock of rod sections lying around somewhere.

 

[Harveydent]

Thanks guys. I doubt it is a current model. Must be about 4 years old maybe older.
I did see an old post on here about fishtec but a search online showed that they were closing down earlier this year.
I’ll maybe try and contact airflo tomorrow though. See what they say.

 

[speytime]

Hi welcome to forum, I think they've more changed hands than closed down.

Al

 

[taffy1]

Hi welcome to forum, I think they've more changed hands than closed down.

Al

Yes Fishtec have but Airflo BVG are still the same under the Mayfly Outdoors parent company.

 

[Harveydent]

I’ve contacted airflo directly and they don’t carry it anymore and don’t have the section in stock. They were good enough to offer me a good discount on a couple of rods. The V2 and the superstik. Looks like it’s for the bin if I don’t come up with something.

 

[jaybeegee]

Welcome to the forum Harveydent. Can you repair the broken section? A while back one of the members, easker1, posted the tip below, I used it to fix a brook rod successfully and I know others have used the method. Good luck.

Rod tip snap​

I have done a repair with a Darning needle super glued into the tip and then whipped over and varnished , I did it for a pal and he is still using the rod, easker1

B

 

[Harveydent]

Thanks for that. The broken bit is missing. Suspect it got tidied up as a piece of rubbish.
I’ll maybe see if anyone is selling a section. Long shot I know.

good thing is if anyone wants a deal on a new airflo airlite v2 or superstik I’m your guy. Haha

 

[arkle]

You may find a rod going for sale cheaply on ebay, or one of the larger dealer in s/h rods but don't hold your breath... & welcome along