Anyone know of a good north east rod builder

[brix]

If you live in cramlington why not take it to sports and leisure at blyth.

[johnrob]

Thanks for all your help lads the response has been brilliant!
Looking to get the zippy back in action early in the new year. Great advice, cheers and all the best for 2013!
John:-)

[Stewart 1971]

put a diamite tip ring on . made of stainless steel , so wont/ shouldnt break ever again !!!


Diamite Tip Rings

Putting a diamite tip on a Dance built ZZiplex with alconites is akin to putting a lawn mower engine in a Ferrari. It will totally alter the action and tip recovery of the rod and not for the better.

There's a very good reason why modern hi-tech carbon rods are built with alconite rings (or the Minima 4's); heavier rings like the old BNHG's etc ruin the rods action. It's the same reason why tourney casters tape the rings on - to put as little extra weight as possible onto the business end of the rod.