Winston Rod Repair

[acura]

I need to have a blank (one section only) wrapped with 2 guides and a thread wrap on the female end. The rod is a Winston BL5. Can anyone refer someone in the local area (Eastern or Central Ma. is best) who does this kind of work. I spoke to the factory but their current leadtime is too long for me to wait in the height of the season.

Appreciate any references.

Thanks.

I am in Hopkinton, Ma by the way.

[DA]

Field & Stream list of rod builders in MA. J&L is closest to your location.


J&L Custom Rod Building
1 Centerbrook Way
Upton, MA 01568
Tel: 508-529-3400
Est: 1997
Owner: Paul J. Cunnigham
Customize your fly rod, blank type, guide type, color of thread wraps, reel seat, size & shape of cork grip. Have the rod you want built for you. Repairs welcome.


Swift River Fly Fishing
25 N. Main St.
New Salem, MA 01355
Tel: 978-544-2582
swiftriverflyfishing@earthlink.net
Contact: Rick Taupier
Classic and antique bamboo rods and restoration services. Fresh and saltwater custom graphite rods.


Trela Custom Rods
Div. of D.T. Kustom Tackle
16 Woodland Heights
Ware, MA 01082
Tel: 413-967-3430
trelarods@mediaone.net
Contact: Dan Trela
Custom rods using Sage, Thomas & Thomas or G. Loomis blanks, the finest REC components, NS reel seats, burled woods, REC powder--coated case with VentSeal cap and collar, titanium snake guides, silicon carbide stripping guides--all for the price of a factory rod.

[flyfish99]

I have a 3 wt sage rod built by Dan Trela, and he also recently refinished an older Sage for me. He does excellent work, and I highly recommend him.