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Here in South Sussex, these days it seems very difficult to find any tackle shop willing to perform the above. Can anybody recommend a shop (or even a TFF member, as long as it does not infringe TFF protocols...) willing to perform such a service, please?
Any pointers gratefully received.

Hi,
Do you mean the rod rings or the inserts in tip and butt rings? If it is the entire rod ring then this might help. The replacement of agatine or similar inserts is beyond my knowledge and skill level.
I too have had this problem in the past and learnt how to whip on replacements rod rings being unable to find a tackle shop willing to undertake such a task.
It is not too difficult to replace rod rings. These are rod rings available on eBay as are whipping threads. There are guides as how to do this on YouTube.
All you need is time and patience. Practice the whipping before you attempt this on your rod.
You may find that you will enjoy restoring rods. A splendid activity for the cold winter period.
Mike

SussexMan wrote: ↑Thu Sep 28, 2023 4:26 pm Here in South Sussex, these days it seems very difficult to find any tackle shop willing to perform the above. Can anybody recommend a shop (or even a TFF member, as long as it does not infringe TFF protocols...) willing to perform such a service, please?
Any pointers gratefully received.

There are a number of very good rod refubishers on the forum…. Wallyscast and Jeremy Croxall are two names that spring to mind
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As said there are some very competent rod builders/restorers.

If it is just one ring it is really worth doing it yourself. A tip ring - butt ring - or the high Bells on a float rod?
All available on line from 'guidesnblanks' via Google. Or perhaps from here?

Old angler - Rod Storey probably lives closest to you, he's just across the Hampshire border in Emsworth

You have PM.
Mike

Afternoon all, sincere thanks to all for these kind responses. Limited manual dexterity (arthritis ridden) means that TFF will always be indispensable to me!

I'm near Worthing. I'm no expert but I've made several of my own rods in the past. If it's a straightforward job I might be able to help.

Many thanks for the kind offer Malcolm, with sincere apologies for failure to reply earlier. I have found a TFF man to oblige me. Kind regards, J.

No problems. Glad you've got it sorted. Keep in touch, though, as we're obviously not far from each other.