Need find one: Hi everyone, I'm in a pickle here and need to see if anyone can help. Long story short. My fishing bud left his Shimano Magumlite GT-1581 in my boat after a road trip we...

lipsticker Loc: Hartford Wisconsin

Hi everyone, I'm in a pickle here and need to see if anyone can help. Long story short. My fishing bud left his Shimano Magumlite GT-1581 in my boat after a road trip we took to go fish in Green Bay. Needless to say when I unloaded, the first 6 inches of his favorite one piece rod has now become a two piece rod. Ouch.
I don't want to deliver the bad news and am looking for a replacement for him. I saw one out on Ebay but times are a little tougher than that. Any chance anyone has one they might part with?

stuco Loc: Northern Utah - Salt Lake City

Ouch. Was it your fault it got broken? I know I’d feel responsible, but just because it’s your boat, I’m not sure that without some kind of action you caused for it to be broken, it’s your responsibility. Might have to start a go fund me for it. I’d kick in a donation for a fellow fisherman in need.

Sterba43 Loc: Hickory Grove, SC

Lipsticker, After bouncing around for 77 years and been in some unfortunate situations, my advise is to tell him up front what happened. It just sounds like it was an accident and I would want my friend to let me know if my rod was broken under a similar situation. My thoughts.

lipsticker Loc: Hartford Wisconsin

stuco wrote:

Ouch. Was it your fault it got broken? I know I’d feel responsible, but just because it’s your boat, I’m not sure that without some kind of action you caused for it to be broken, it’s your responsibility. Might have to start a go fund me for it. I’d kick in a donation for a fellow fisherman in need.

Stuco, Fault isn't really what matters, We are talking about my Bud. Good man and he would do the same for me if the table was turned. I'll keep looking and thanks for the G.F.M offer.
There's a whole bunch of members and maybe I'll get luck.

lipsticker Loc: Hartford Wisconsin

Sterba43 wrote:

Lipsticker, After bouncing around for 77 years and been in some unfortunate situations, my advise is to tell him up front what happened. It just sounds like it was an accident and I would want my friend to let me know if my rod was broken under a similar situation. My thoughts.

Sterba43, I'd rather eat glass, Mark's my Bud and and I sure don't need to add any more "What can go wrong now" to his world. If and when I can't find him replacement I'll figure something out. Till then I'm gonna look high and low, Cause he'd do the same for me. Your right accidents happen but friends do what they can to lessen the sting when they can.

Big TC Loc: Raytown, MO.

lipsticker wrote:

Sterba43, I'd rather eat glass, Mark's my Bud and and I sure don't need to add any more "What can go wrong now" to his world. If and when I can't find him replacement I'll figure something out. Till then I'm gonna look high and low, Cause he'd do the same for me. Your right accidents happen but friends do what they can to lessen the sting when they can.

Maybe you can find a rod builder and he can make it a 2 piece. Than your friend would be a proud owner of the rare rod.

stuco Loc: Northern Utah - Salt Lake City

lipsticker wrote:

Stuco, Fault isn't really what matters, We are talking about my Bud. Good man and he would do the same for me if the table was turned. I'll keep looking and thanks for the G.F.M offer.
There's a whole bunch of members and maybe I'll get luck.

I hear you lipsticker, I really don't ever care much about fault myself. I'd handle it just like you are. Good friends, right behind family, are what makes this life as good as it is. Good luck.

FixorFish Loc: SW Oregon

Sorry I can't help with info... but I totally admire your attitude towards the situation.... the whole world would be a better place if we all negotiated life in that manner. Good on 'ya and good luck ! And welcome to the site.

lipsticker Loc: Hartford Wisconsin

T Croft wrote:

Maybe you can find a rod builder and he can make it a 2 piece. Than your friend would be a proud owner of the rare rod.

Ya' I guess I can tell him it's a "New" break down model that only needs 5 feet 2 inches of room rather than the whole 5 feet 8 inches.

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

lipsticker wrote:

Hi everyone, I'm in a pickle here and need to see ... (show quote)

Welcome to the Forum, lipsticker. Sorry, but you are in a deep shi1.

lipsticker Loc: Hartford Wisconsin

Well thanks there Fly. Now might there be something I haven't already figured out? Makes me wish we had taken his boat! I do appreciate the laugh. Sometimes ya' just gotta do what-cha gotta do... Guess we will see if I been living right, now won't we?🤦‍♂️

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

lipsticker wrote:

Well thanks there Fly. Now might there be something I haven't already figured out? Makes me wish we had taken his boat! I do appreciate the laugh. Sometimes ya' just gotta do what-cha gotta do... Guess we will see if I been living right, now won't we?🤦‍♂️

A couple of things here, first a rod crafter is not going to make it into a two-piece rod. The end result would be a rod that would not be much of a rod. It would be cheaper to buy a new rod. What I would do is call him, maybe he knew that the rod was broke and just left it there to get your reaction. Was that rod, the only rod that he had in the boat. if so, you wouldn't think that he would forget it. I would call him first and ask a few questions. Good luck!

lipsticker Loc: Hartford Wisconsin

flyguy wrote:

A couple of things here, first a rod crafter is not going to make it into a two-piece rod. The end result would be a rod that would not be much of a rod. It would be cheaper to buy a new rod. What I would do is call him, maybe he knew that the rod was broke and just left it there to get your reaction. Was that rod, the only rod that he had in the boat. if so, you wouldn't think that he would forget it. I would call him first and ask a few questions. Good luck!

Two of us in the boat, 12 maybe 14 rods... We go loaded. Yes I know I'm S.O.L doing anything with the "New Custom" I'm looking to replace. No Fixing that. Just looking for a way to keep things right. We do mess with each other about everything but fishing... We're kinda sick, but best of chum's. Hell if I didn't have this beautiful wife of mine I might just think about... Na' He cooks pretty good but ain't all that to look at! Haha

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

lipsticker wrote:

Two of us in the boat, 12 maybe 14 rods... We go loaded. Yes I know I'm S.O.L doing anything with the "New Custom" I'm looking to replace. No Fixing that. Just looking for a way to keep things right. We do mess with each other about everything but fishing... We're kinda sick, but best of chum's. Hell if I didn't have this beautiful wife of mine I might just think about... Na' He cooks pretty good but ain't all that to look at! Haha

Keep us posted, I'll bet he is jerking your chain.

Jeremy Loc: America

If it is a JOKE....you certainly owe him one.