Saintly Fish Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Can somebody remind me of the bloke and company from Scotland who builds and repairs rods? I remember a conversation about him with @Odyssey, but can find the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Stan at Alba Rods http://www.albarods.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 12 minutes ago, Andy135 said: Stan at Alba Rods http://www.albarods.co.uk/ Lovely, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 What you having done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 25 minutes ago, Andy135 said: What you having done? Well I have a snowbie that needs a new set of eyes. But I’m also making an enquiry for a custom rod for Leo. maybe one for me too.....🤫 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 He’s slow......... Try angling ambition South Wales. Or legacy rods 🙂 iowspence and GPSguru 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, Odyssey said: He’s slow......... Maybe, but I’m in no rush. He has repaired a snapped rod for me that looked better than when new. I have much confidence in his quality and would be prepared to wait. Having said that Luke, just HOW GOOD are the other two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 1 hour ago, iowspence said: @Odysseydid you see them rods Legacy done recently for Liam 😍😍😍 Stunning.... Im still waiting for rods off stan. I’ve got one of his builds second hand just soooo slow. I’d go to Legacy next time or get the bits sent to him to finish off 🤣 iowspence 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Odyssey said: Im still waiting for rods off stan How long is long? @Odyssey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Cains customs One of if not the best in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 6 hours ago, suzook12 said: Cains customs One of if not the best in the UK Thanks Steve, I’ll take a look👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) https://cainscustomrods.webs.com/ I know he has sent rods all over the world, currently is doing some work for an American company, and all I can say is, he is very very good and he doesn't charge anywhere near enough and is the guy many others go to to find out how to do things like colour fades etc. I can't recommend this guy highly enough. He just repaired a Grey's prodigy for me that was my Dad's, 2 rings were replces and I couldn't tell which 2 when it was done!! Edited November 22, 2020 by suzook12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 23 hours ago, Saintly Fish said: How long is long? @Odyssey I’ve been waiting since Jan 2020.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 38 minutes ago, Odyssey said: I’ve been waiting since Jan 2020.... Oh 😮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Dai Llewelyn at Angling Ambition is one of the top guys in Wales if not U.K.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 On 11/22/2020 at 10:27 AM, suzook12 said: https://cainscustomrods.webs.com/ I know he has sent rods all over the world, currently is doing some work for an American company, and all I can say is, he is very very good and he doesn't charge anywhere near enough and is the guy many others go to to find out how to do things like colour fades etc. I can't recommend this guy highly enough. He just repaired a Grey's prodigy for me that was my Dad's, 2 rings were replces and I couldn't tell which 2 when it was done!! Shame he doesn’t answer his emails though Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Ive always texted or rang him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 18 minutes ago, suzook12 said: Ive always texted or rang him I take it all back. He’s literally just replied. suzook12 and Andy135 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Just heard from Stan. Poor guy been in hospital quite a bit this year. Apologised for delay on my rods abs will hopefully get them done in Dec/Jan. Hopefully have a raft of new kit to start year now... Look out on the classifieds as I shift the old stuff 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 Stan is going to do my lads rod re build in the new year. I’ve had some OO transfer/stickers made for the blank. Actually had 12 made, 4 each of three different colours so Leo can choose the one that will best match his design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted December 25, 2020 Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 Ok who can suggest the best rod guide manufacturers for Leo’s rod re build? He wants high quality stainless or chrome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Got to be Fuji for rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Stan will suggest what guides 🙂 Fuji is usually a good choice 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted December 25, 2020 Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Odyssey said: Stan will suggest what guides 🙂 Can’t help but think that this is said with a healthy dollop of sarcasm!.🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 Ok so an update on this. Stan is no longer the builder of choice. Having gone through all of Leo’s design with him, he came back and basically told me.... you can’t have that, you can have this but only in these colours. But I can’t do the design you want there. Oh and by the way. I can’t start til mid to late February. This after he told me mid Jan for completion. He ended up with not a great attitude to be honest. More of a take it or leave it. So I’ve fucked him off. I got an email from Chris Dance yesterday to tell me the rod had arrived!! Should be 2-3 weeks for returned product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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