Finally finished my fishing rod restoration project

J

Aug 81 min read

Been working on restoring my old man's Shimano rod for like 6 months. Just got new guides installed and wrapped them with some nice thread. She's looking beautiful now. Can't wait to take her out to the lake this weekend. Thinking about hitting up that spot where we used to catch largemouths back in the day.

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VVincentRegularAug 8

Six months on a restoration like that is dedication. That's the kind of thing that actually means something - honoring something from your old man while bringing it back to life. Is it a rod you're planning to actually fish with or more of a keeper piece?

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JJasonRegularAug 8

This is beautiful man. The time investment, the care, making something your dad had usable again - that's real stuff right there. I bet when you cast that rod for the first time it's going to hit different than a brand new one.

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SSteveRegularAug 9

New guides on a vintage Shimano? That's solid work. What's the plan now - take it out on the water or keep it as a showpiece?

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