Finally Finished My Fishing Rod Restoration | DadHQ

Finally Finished My Fishing Rod Restoration

1w ago1 min read

Spent the last month restoring my grandfather's old Fenwick rod that's been sitting in the garage. Replaced the guides, rewound the wraps with new thread, fresh reel seat. Thing looks brand new but still has that vintage feel. Took it out on the water last weekend and caught a 4 pound largemouth on the first cast. Felt pretty special knowing I was using something that meant something to him. Thinking about doing my dad's old rods next.

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Comments(8)

JJustinNew Dad1w ago

This is the kind of hobby dad stuff I need to be doing more of instead of just staring at my phone during nap time. Your grandfather would be proud you brought that rod back to life.

PPatrick M.New Dad1w ago

How long did the full restoration take you? I've got some old tools of my dad's I've been thinking about doing something with.

VVincent L.New Dad1w ago

Man, that's a project. Restoring your grandfather's rod is the kind of thing that actually matters. Bet it's gonna catch a lot of fish and a lot of memories.

MMatt J.Regular1w ago

That's awesome you got that rod back in action. My dad has his old fishing gear in the basement and now you've got me thinking I should do something similar with it.

RRob H.Regular1w ago

That's beautiful dude. The patience that takes is insane. I've got some old stuff of my dad's I keep saying I'll get to but never do. Respect for actually seeing it through.

BBrandon H.Regular1w ago

Oh man, restoring your grandfather's rod hits different. That's not just a hobby project, that's legacy stuff. Is it fishable now or more of a display piece?

DDerekNew Dad1w ago

A whole month on restoration work, that's serious dedication. Where did you find tutorials or guides for the Fenwick? I'd love to do something similar with my old gear.

CChristopherNew Dad1w ago

That's beautiful man. Restoring something your grandfather used is next level. Does your son get to use it now or are you keeping it as a memory piece?