So was out fishing yesterday and snagged a G Loomis NRX jig rod and Curado reel.  Had a bunch a slime on it and other build up but its cleaning up nicely and almost looks new.  Never had this happen to me and its like a $750 rod/reel combo.  Once I clean it up do you think it would be okay to use?

Nah...it is probably junk.

 

I will PM  you my address...you can send it to me...I will dispose of it properly.  

 

BTW,

Welcome to BassResource

Definitely have the reel serviced.  The rod can just be washed down.

Yeah I have the reel all torn apart, will be going through everything on it before I put it back in service. 

 

Just really didn't know if the rod blank would degrade being under water like that. 

It probably belongs to the guy standing on the bank crying & looking longingly at the water.

I'd put an ad out asking if anyone has recently lost a rod and reel. If they have, have them describe what they lost and if the description matches, return it to them. If it were a cheaper setup, I'd say keep it for yourself, but I'm sure someone feels sick to their stomach for losing that one.

15 minutes ago, Jourdan_D said:

Yeah I have the reel all torn apart, will be going through everything on it before I put it back in service. 

 

Just really didn't know if the rod blank would degrade being under water like that. 

This is just an assumption on my part but submerged wood doesn't decay under water so I'd assume graphite,carbon, or what ever its made out of wouldn't. I'd be more worried about the reel. Like J Francho said I'd service it and give it a try. You wouldn't be out anything and have one sweet set up if it works out!

Welcome aboard!

 

I've never been so "lucky" to snag such a pricey combo.

 

Have snagged an old Shakespeare rod, tho. LOL...

 

@Slipknot_Fan666, you're right. If I'd have lost that I'd

be sick to my stomach and would love some good news

on that front. Would be a Good Samaritan kind of thing

to do.

Yep, posted on the local lake fishing forum, haven't heard anything back yet except congrats on the new setup/ its worthless send it to me

I dropped a Loomis/Chronarch combo in my local lake.  Went back a week later, and was able to get back with a snagging hook.  Shore guys couldn't believe I got it back.  I still have the combo - works great.

I pulled a $9.99 Walmart spinning combo out of the lake. Best thing was I gained a like new chrome blue back Rattletrap that was on the line. Gave the rod and reel to my ex father in law he cleaned it up and said it catches perch for the grandkid now.  

 

Yeah like other have said being it is a very expensive combo I'd give some 30 day period of advertizing as stated have them describe what they lost and if the description matches make a deal to return it. If not if after about 30 days say welcome to your new home.  

Sounds like it's been there a while, so not likely to "snag" the owner.  I expect with proper cleaning the reel will be fine, and the rod, I'm almost certain, will be OK.    Worst case the grip or grip to blank epoxy could be degraded, but I doubt even that.  Use it, and if the blank fails, save it for use as repair material for other broken rods.  If the grip fails, come on back and get advice on how to repair that. 

 

If you don't find the owner there is no reason to not take a chance on it.  If you do decide the reel is not working properly I suggest sending it to a pro servicer, like DVT.

 

 

 

Great find. Mine can't compare but many years ago while fishing some bridge pileings on the Delaware River I snagged a Charlie Brewer spinning set up. Not in very long because it was in very nice condition. 

you found it! thank you so much!

If anyone is able to help me out I lost a G Loomis NRX 7ft5 extra Heavy fast jig rod and Curado 200HG reel over the side of the boat the other day. If anyone ends up finding it somehow I would really appreciate it if they let me know. Thanks.

2 hours ago, Slipknot_Fan666 said:

I'd put an ad out asking if anyone has recently lost a rod and reel. If they have, have them describe what they lost and if the description matches, return it to them. If it were a cheaper setup, I'd say keep it for yourself, but I'm sure someone feels sick to their stomach for losing that one.

Though I agree with this, he has posted the details of what he found. So the cat is out of the bag, so to speak.

I would order some nice Zr spool bearings for it. In fact I think I would add new bearings throughout the reel including the handle knobs. That reel cost you nothing. Add some new stuff to it and enjoy it.

3 hours ago, Jourdan_D said:

Yep, posted on the local lake fishing forum, haven't heard anything back yet except congrats on the new setup/ its worthless send it to me

Hopefully no one on here is around you. I'm guessing everyone on here is pretty honest though.

Ouch, that's a rough combo to lose.  I would have spent the rest of my day and the day after trying to dredge my combo off the bottom.  Nice find though!

I have a customer that dropped a rug overboard and was able to snag it after an hour of trying and got not only the rod and reel back but there was a 4# fish hooked!

Depending on the depth of the water and any critters in the area,I'd likely have went in after that combo.

After it's all cleaned up and working like new I wouldn't give it up.  Finders keepers....period! Whoever lost it probably has another one by now anyway.

What kind of question is that, of course you use it lol. So what if it breaks, no loss for you.

 

Would you happen to have the coordinates of your find?  

20 minutes ago, RoLo said:

 

Would you happen to have the coordinates of your find?  

 

Next cast you'll hook the boat