St. Criox Mojo problems

[Saltheart]

There is builder named Arthur Kaplan close to you. Try Googling or phone number search. He builds new custom rods for sure but I don't know about repairs but you can call and ask him

I'd be happy to fix it for you but I am over 90 miunutes from S Yarmouth.

[toaster816]

Originally Posted by Saltheart

There is builder named Arthur Kaplan close to you. Try Googling or phone number search. He builds new custom rods for sure but I don't know about repairs but you can call and ask him

I'd be happy to fix it for you but I am over 90 miunutes from S Yarmouth.

What you charge for a repair like this? Replacing the seat with one that fits and possibly rebuilding the lower grip..

[Saltheart]

Originally Posted by toaster816

What you charge for a repair like this? Replacing the seat with one that fits and possibly rebuilding the lower grip..

Hard to say without seeing the exact rod and what seat you want and exact handle , etc.

Repairing a rod is far more labor intensive than building a new one. On a new blank you can install a rear grip and seat in 30 minutes but replacing one could take 2 hours depending on the details. In that 2 hours is included the area clean up as repairs that involve grinding or cutting make a big dusty mess the builder must totally clean up or he'll get dust and other crap on the next new rod's finish.

Parts are not cheap. As numbskull listed , just the X flock could cost over $15 depending on size. So say hypolon covered with X flock could be $25 just for parts depending on how long the section is. Now I would think the smart thing for the butt repair would be corktape which will maybe cost $5 for materials and go on in 15 minutes. Even then to do it right you should wrap at least the reel seat end (you could get away with black tape under the butt cap for the other end) and finish.

Anyway , best thing would be to let the builder see it then discuss alternatives and their cost with a builder.

[JohnnySaxatilis]

Originally Posted by Saltheart

There is builder named Arthur Kaplan close to you. Try Googling or phone number search. He builds new custom rods for sure but I don't know about repairs but you can call and ask him

I'd be happy to fix it for you but I am over 90 miunutes from S Yarmouth.

thanks saltheart, couldnt find anything quick on your guy, so I ended up talking to a shop in west dennis, sportsmans landing, who subs out possibly to Kaplan? I didnt ask. said it would be a couple weeks, but I didnt get a quote for the costs. Looked at another reel seat that actually fits the vs, lets keep our fingers crossed it comes back before the fall

[scottw]

Originally Posted by JohnnySaxatilis

thanks saltheart, couldnt find anything quick on your guy, so I ended up talking to a shop in west dennis, sportsmans landing, who subs out possibly to Kaplan? I didnt ask. said it would be a couple weeks, but I didnt get a quote for the costs. Looked at another reel seat that actually fits the vs, lets keep our fingers crossed it comes back before the fall

might work out for you in the long run, the mojo blanks are great but the components and the workmanship is not so hot, I removed the grip and reel seat on my 10'6 and found that the epoxy under the seat was reduced to a flaking powdery substance, eventually your seat would probably loosen and skew one way or the other...I taped it, taped the reel on and added a mushroom cap, was able to relocate the reel where I like it and am enjoying it thoroughly now