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A. CUSTOM RODS
Hook
up with probably the most competent
South African Rodbuilder/ Rodcrafter:
PO
Box 798, EMPANGENI 3880, South Africa
Tel.:
+27(0)35-753-4580 (W); +27(0)35-792-4434
(H)
Fax.:
+27(0)35-753-5590
Cellular:
082-496-6382
Jan
Croeser has been in the business
for many years and I recommend his work
very highly. So, if you don't have the
time, inclination or confidence to build
your own dream rod, why don't you
contact Jan? You'll be glad you
did!
If you
need to source any hard to get blanks
(including Calstar, Seeker,
Composite Developments and others)
or other quality rodbuilding
components and supplies in
South Africa, give Jan a call - he will
probably be able to assist you himself
or give you details of the South African
agents/ importers.
B. SERVICING AND UPGRADING YOUR REELS
1.
www.mikesreelrepair.com
for reel schematics, etc
2.
www.smoothdrag.com
for Carbontex
drag washer replacements for
any reel, also Cal's Reel & Drag
Grease.
E-mail Dawn at
info@smoothdrag.com
3.
www.jackerskine.com
4.
www.tgsrocketfuel.com
for Rocket Fuel
reel lube and ceramic bearings
5.
www.cals2speed.com
suppliers of Cal's
Reel & Drag Grease ...
6.
http://humboldttuna.com/smf/index.php?topic=98.0
for a database of the
excellent
Alan
Tani
reel rebuild tutorial links
C. OTHER CUSTOM TACKLE AND COMPONENTS
1. Dup-Zn
Dup,
a keen saltwater angler from
Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, makes the
following highest quality custom
tackle and components -
These
non-return slides are stronger
and better quality than you can
buy in the stores and are cheaper
too!
Prices
for standard clips:
Non-weighted Barrel Swivel Clip:
R7-50 each
¼oz
Weighted Barrel Swivel Clip:
R8-00 each
¼oz
Weighted Power Swivel Clip:
R9-50 each
These
clips are made from 1.6mm
stainless spring steel and you
won’t find a stronger clip anywhere.
They come complete with stop rings.
Postage to anywhere in SA: R20-00
(If
you buy more than 50 clips you can
negotiate a better price)
Here is
the newest edition (April 2008)
of the non-return slides - these come
with a bead just below the springy part.
The bead helps the slide by not allowing
the spring to compress/ deform.
The
shoulder strap is fully adjustable
with a quick-release clip. The
straps are available in in the following
colours:
Prices for the moulds:
4
ounce grapnel mould R250-00
5
ounce grapnel mould R250-00
6
ounce grapnel mould R250-00
7
ounce grapnel mould R250-00
8
ounce grapnel mould R350-00
9
ounce grapnel mould R350-00
R20-00 postage per mould to anywhere
in SA
Dup
also sells the correct diameter
stainless spring steel used for the
grapnel wires - 1.6mm spring
steel for 4 - 7oz sinkers and 2.0mm
spring steel for 8 - 9oz sinkers
(bunches of 200 wires @ R50-00 for the
1.6mm spring steel cut to the
correct length).
So, contact
Dup (dup-zn@webmail.co.za;
074-103-7036) and work something
out... His products and workmanship are
highly recommended.
Prices are
reasonable and Dup will post to
anywhere in SA.
Dup-Zn is
a Saltwater Forum regular on
The
South African Angling Community
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