Broken Reel...

[patfish]

Fellas, I have this reel and a 3wt rod which I inherited from my fishing buddy Dave that passed away back in 05. I somehow broke it (which makes me sick!) and I really want to fix it and keep them together since it was his set up. Take a look at the pics and let me know what you think. Any and all suggestions/advice are greatly appreciated. If I'm SOL, then I guess I'll have to buy a Lamson Konic for it. He really liked Lamsons. Thanks.

[jdmidwest]

I would either get a good epoxy and glue it back on or call Cabela's and see if they will sell you a new foot. Looks like it just screws on.

[Danoinark]

What JD said...Dano

[AZ_Trout]

I had a similar situation, broke the foot. I called Cabela's. They gave me the name of the guy that fixes the fly reels for them (he was some where in Iowa), he fixed me up with a replacement, easy to install, just like new.

[patfish]

AZ, I called them and they said they have no idea about a repair guy. Guess I'm SOL. RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!! Now I'm really mad at myself. Surely somewhere I can find a reel foot that will work!!

[Danoinark]

Pat, give these guys a call. They are medalist specialist, but I bet they can help or at least direct you to the right place. Find out who makes that Deschutes reel for Cabelas too.

Dano

http://www.onepfoot.com/

[jdmidwest]

Wow, I would have never figured that out of Cabela's. They should have been able to give you someone that could get you repair parts. I have a Cabela's Prestige and just went thru the box it came in. Parts diagram and numbers, instructions on how to change directions of reel and spare disk drag, but no info on who made it and who to contact for parts. I would try a little harder with them, try to get a tech to help you with repair instead of just customer service.

Chances are, the reel seats from other reels would work if the holes line up and threads are the same. I would try plugging away at Cabela's again. Take it to a local Cabela's store if you have one close.

Last resort, if you live in STL, try Pauls Bait and Tackle, they carry parts and repair most reels, they may be able to come up with something.

[patfish]

Thanks Dano and JD. I think I may just go to the Cabela's in Hazelwood and see what I can come up with. I will let y'all know what I find out.

Also, Dano, I e-mailed the guy from the link you provided. I'll let you know how that pans out too.

Preshade all the input. You guys rule!

[Danoinark]

JD

The Prestige is the same as the Okuma Sierra. Their parts interchange. Okuma has excellent customer service.

Dano

[jdmidwest]

Thanks Dano. I hardly ever use it and doubt if I would fix it if it broke. It came with the Stowaway Rod I bought a few years ago for a beater rod in the Kayak as a combo setup. They are a decent setup for the price, but it is the only rod broken by accident, rolled it up in a power window and snapped the tip section. I repaired the tip myself and still fish it. All others are Orvis and have the no questions asked breakage warranty. And I have a covey of Orvis reels to go with them. I know Orvis will stand behind their product and carry parts for them. I am surprised that Cabela's would not help.