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Post by captainpurple on Feb 28, 2018 18:10:27 GMT
Hi all,
I have just heard that Tenkara Centre UK has ceased trading.
I know that Mike Roden passed away a few years back, but wasn't aware that TCUK had ceased trading. I only found out because I was interested in getting a couple of spare top sections for an Issui and Suijou rod.
I thought their gear was spot on and it's a shame they are no longer in the game.
Just thought I'd share incase others were not aware.
Cheers,
CP
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Post by orangeotter on Mar 3, 2018 11:43:37 GMT
I'm sorry and surprised considering that they are/were a major supplier. Please give more info' when available.
Thanks CP
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Post by captainpurple on Mar 4, 2018 12:16:18 GMT
I was looking for replacement rod tips for a couple of rods that I purchased a few years ago, and when I tried to access the Tenkara Centre UK website, I noticed that it appeared to be unavailable. I had a look around and noticed that Sportfish carried Tenkara Centre UK gear - so I contacted them to see if they could source the sections (I was really just looking for spares). They responded and said that they could obtain any parts as Tenkara Centre UK has closed in the UK. I think its pretty disappointing because the gear they carried was very good in my experience.
Cheers,
CP
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Post by orangeotter on Mar 5, 2018 16:21:10 GMT
Thanks CP. I'm surprised because I believe JP and PG were promoting their gear.
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Post by captainpurple on Mar 5, 2018 20:09:22 GMT
If you look at the Companies House information, the company is listed as "active" however there is also an active proposal to strike off, so looks pretty ominous.
Cheers,
CP
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Post by toneman on Mar 6, 2018 14:40:24 GMT
After a few phone calls & google searches I have tracked someone who in a week or two have access to spares
Mark
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Post by captainpurple on Mar 6, 2018 14:59:40 GMT
Thats great news. I assume this stuff will be New Old Stock? I guess it is true that they have definitely ceased trading then?
Cheers,
CP
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Post by toneman on Mar 6, 2018 15:05:09 GMT
It seems so. My contact is touch with owner to find a way forward.
M
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Post by paul1966 on Mar 14, 2018 21:23:45 GMT
I have the Sawa rod which I absolutely love, I'm dreading breaking the tip. Does anyone of an alternative tip that fits?
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Post by captainpurple on Mar 15, 2018 20:16:22 GMT
Hi All,
Further to my previous messages it appears that replacement stock is pretty much unavailable at this time. The only way to get extra stock would be to get New Old Stock from any retailers that have spare parts available. I have done a bit of looking around and it seems that there is very minimal stock anywhere.
I guess it is possible that other vendors replacement parts would be of similar dimensions and make a broken rod functional, but I suspect that this could turn out to be quite costly and time consuming unless you happened to know a rod builder.
Cheers,
CP
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Post by toneman on Mar 16, 2018 11:10:57 GMT
Just bought( very cheap!) Chinese top two sections from amazon which sadly do not fit! Just have to be patient till owner returns from overseas in a month. Luckily I have other rods(too many!) voice from the kitchen!
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