Wanted: Broken Grey’s Missionary 10’3” #6/7 Fly Rod

[wytonpjs]

So…….retirement is looming and I want to get back into fly fishing again. A long time ago in a Galaxy far, far away, I broke my Grey’s Missionary 10’3” #6/7 rod. I recall going back to Grey’s about their guarantee and I ended up with a GR70 10’ #7 4-piece rod as a replacement as the Missionary was no longer made. I used that a few times but it just didn’t feel right.

So, daft question, is there anyone out there in a similar position with an incomplete Missionary in the same size who’d be prepared to sell me their bits hopefully making up a complete rod from the two? I recollect that Grey’s hung onto one of the good pieces when they replaced the rod but hell, I really like that rod on small trout

 

[Daisymay]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/22735678...ru&stype=1&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=MORE
Not exactly what your after but for the money it's a steal.

 

[wytonpjs]

Thanks, had not seen that one.

Low starting price and 17 watchers! We'll see.................

 

[Daisymay]

Thanks, had not seen that one.

Low starting price and 17 watchers! We'll see.................

Must be worth a punt

 

[gelert]

I lost the first foot off my Hardy Demon that went into the engine,got lucky and found a top section for £25.
But Rene in Foxons is worth a shout if it can be repaired.

Renees Rod Repairs – Rod repairs and custom building

reneesrodrepairs.com

 

[opticron1]

I'm sure you'll have already thought about it, John Norris of Penrith sometimes has some interesting second hand rods, as does Fawcetts Country Sports (Fawcettsonline.com).
If you're interested, I have a Sharpe's of Aberdeen 9' 3" #7 (3 piece) rod in excellent condition that isn't getting used, but good luck with finding a spare for your Missionary.
I'm surprised Hardy's/Greys in Alnwick couldn't be more help as they always used to keep the mandrels for their rods (when they were produced in the UK).