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Rod repair rates
Posted by:
Josh Hutchison
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Date: April 02, 2018 01:38AM
I have been building rods for a few years now, mostly for myself, and greatly enjoy it. I have recently taken on a lot of work for local tournament fisherman doing rod repairs. Broken guides, tip tops, etc. I realize this may be highly inidividualized but is there a “going rate” for repair work? Such as a price per guide that is the industry norm? Re: Rod repair rates
Posted by:
Paul Darby
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Date: April 02, 2018 03:40AM
It's all subjective, as in, how good is your work, what are you worth per hour, add 20 % to your time calculation and your value. Next learn how to pull three different colors out of every spool of nylon thread you use, accept black of course. You need more drying motors, and adapters to save time and protect yourself from wasting time fixing unnecessary and totally avoidable problems. Alcohol lamps, box cutters and 100 count sleeves of single edge razors are your best friend. I'd much rather do repairs than build new rods, the turns are quicker, the challenge is different and you learn a lot of creative thinking and problem solving. Welcome to the games. Re: Rod repair rates
Posted by:
John DeMartini
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Date: April 02, 2018 09:04AM
Josh
I don't think there is a formal industry rate. Just what the market will bear in each locale. Call some rod and reel places and get an estimate for various types of repairs. You can gauge where you are compared to the going area rate and adjust your charges accordingly. Quality work is foremost but turn around time also a key factor in a successful rod repair business. I agree with Paul I would rather do rod repair than build new rods. Good luck John Re: Rod repair rates
Posted by:
Phil Ewanicki
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Date: April 02, 2018 01:35PM
The growing popularity of one-piece rods has stimulated the rod-repair business. Re: Rod repair rates
Posted by:
David Parsons
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Date: April 02, 2018 02:20PM
IN Rodmaker magazine volume 18 issue 4 there is a good article by Warren Hartford on Pricing repair work. Re: Rod repair rates
Posted by:
Josh Hutchison
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Date: April 02, 2018 11:47PM
Can you send me a link to that article? I would love to read it, but I can’t find it online. Re: Rod repair rates
Posted by:
David Parsons
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Date: April 03, 2018 06:38AM
don't know the link I have the magazine Re: Rod repair rates
Posted by:
Robert A. Guist
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Date: April 03, 2018 11:26AM
Hello Josh.
It's not on line it's a Magazine. Go to the RodMaker Magazine tab on the left side of this page and you can buy a back issue. Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines. Bob, New Bern, NC. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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