Butterworth Surf Rod

[russ71]

Hi peoples,
I'm refurbishing 2 Butterworth surf rods for a mate, and I'm trying to restore them to original condition. I have one that is a Fingal S.U but cant work out the numbers, some info would be appreciated and I'm also after a sticker for the rod indicating the past time power rods label.
your help would be much appreciated.

Cheers
Russ

[tropicrows]

What are the numbers

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[russ71]

Thats the problem, I cant see the numbers, they are far too faded.

[552Evo]

I've got an old Butterworth Fishhunter surf rod if that's any help ?
It has a part number MT 8144H



Saltwater fishing, boat mad but has a job that gets in the way.

[tropicrows]

MT = medium taper
8 = 8 wrap
144 = 144 inches long
H = ?


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[russ71]

Fingal S.U, that's the only writing I can figure out, the other numbers after that are too faded.

[552Evo]

Yep that sounds about right, H could be something to do with the wooden butt ? Hardwood ?
Sorry I know this doesn't help the OP.


Saltwater fishing, boat mad but has a job that gets in the way.

[Da-Jew-Man]

Fingal was the rod for overhead or threadline reels ie long butt.
The Fingal you have should be SU7153 ie surf, 7 wrap and 153 inches.
They did have a SU6156 also.
H stands for heavy ie heavier wall of rod for throwing larger weights.
Dave

[russ71]

Thanks Dave
that'll help heaps, do you no where I can get the Butterworth decal, or a copy so I can make one up?
I know it maybe asking allot but I cant find anything on the net.
cheers
Russ

[Da-Jew-Man]

You won't be able to buy decals . I have never heard of them for sale.
The only possibility is to find an old rod with the decal intact and then remove, or somehow try and copy.
Dave