In need of a butt plug

Equipment Rod Building: Cane and Graphite
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I recently inherited and Browning Silaflex Graphite, 8 1/2’ 6/7. The plug on the butt end of the reel seat is missing and I’m wondering if anyone here might know where I could find one. It’s an old school rod and acts more like fiberglass than graphite, but I like it and look forward to using it more. The reel seat is one of those plastic looking graphite seats, and the opening is about 9/16".

Thanks ahead.

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So much could be said just by the title , I got a bunch of one liners
but I digress --:slight_smile:

How about a rubber cork mill it to fit. Most hardwire stores have various sizes
or make one of wood. That could make it rather nice looking as well…

Good luck sounds like a nice slow action rod.

How you be Joe ?

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Better than I deserve Steve. Better than I deserve. And yes, I’m probably going to get a hardwood dowel and mill it down to size.

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I assume you’ve done a web search and did NOT find what you were looking for? :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

I searched Browning…I just come up with Bass Pro Shops. Did they buy Browning? But…there is a Browning Fishing website for Europe, and they offer spare parts. Not sure if they will have what you are looking for, but it might be worth a shot?
http://www.browning-fishing.com/SparePartService.html

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I would just do a search of google, put what size and color your looking for and I bet something will pop up

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Jan’s Net craft has them

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Hey Joe
I might have one of the Netcraft plugs laying around the rod shop. When I get home Monday I wil look. If I do, I will send it to you. If you want something fancier, I can make you one from cork, rubberized cork or highly figured wood. No charge of course for an old fishing buddy. Just let me know…

Brad

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Is it any wonder why I love this site???

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Post a photo once you get it made…

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As soon as I hear from Joe, I’ll get right on it Steve!
Brad

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Sorry , I meant this for Joe as I thought he would make his own,

But that is a nice offer you gave him for sure

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Looks like Kaboom1 is going to fix me up. Thanks Brad.

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Try a wtb ad on the classic fly rod forum. Be sure to include any dimensions that you can.