I'm looking for any info on Ken Wiebes Component company. I have a rod builder friend that is looking to purchase quanties of certain parts of his reel seats direct . Thanks in advance. Tim Brooks

Tim, I spoke with Ken breifly about a year and a half ago regarding components, specifically blank thru trigger seats with rear corks for steelhead rods. At that time he was unable to sell to me because these were the same handle assemblies being used on Loomis factory rods.Perhaps your friend might now be able to get components as Loomis is now using other companies product in place of these. The way I got Wiebe's number was through Schoff tackle in Kent,Wa. They used to carry some of Wiebe's items. Their # is (253)852-4760 and web is shofftackle.com . If they no longer carry Wiebe or are not willing to oblige in giving up his # you can try Fisherman's Shack in Monmouth,Or. at fishermanshack.com # (503) 838-6395. Don Greene is the owner and has been very helpful in past dealings.Good luck and in the meantime I will sift through my mountain of paperwork / phone numbers and see if I spy it anywhere! Joe Hart

i just used one of his handle sets on a rod that I just built. I have had it for some time, but don't know if the ph# is still the sam for Wiebe Mfg co. = Lodi, CA (209) 368-6352

Kerry

I've acquired a couple of Loomis thru blank reel seats I assume to be Weibe's. Anybody know where I can get the cork rings predrilled for this offset handle. If not, where I can get cork rings with no hole where I can drill them myself. The handle on this thing can be a bit tricky.

Ray