Swivel Tips

Kahi · 08-31-2009, 12:33 AM

Does anyone besides Aftco make a swivel tip for deep dropping or wire line rod building?

sf_surfr · 08-31-2009, 12:41 AM

Dude... Are you a mind reader??? I was looking online all day and could only find aftco swivel tips. I think we are both out of luck bro. I hope someone chimes in with some more info b/c I am stumped.

Cheers,

Dave

Kahi · 08-31-2009, 12:47 AM

.....Cheap! I refuse to pay 80 bucks for a tip top. Alps makes one...can't find anybody that carry's it.

Did you check mudhole.com?? They only have Aftco but might be able to help us out.

Why not Aftco for you?

sf_surfr · 08-31-2009, 01:00 AM

I checked mudhole and a few other websites via google search. Aftco was all I could find as far as a real swivel tip goes. Alot of crap online with pics of some kind of spring for a wireline. I think it is for some kind of crazy freshwater thing. I dont hate aftco but I prefer Stuart guides personally. Maybe I will give mudhole a ring tomorrow and try to get more info. My buddy has a super stout star rod that has a busted roller tip and I wanted to throw a swivel on it for him so we can use it this fall. It has aftco guides but like you said... 80 bucks is kinda pricey for one rod tip. Not to mention this is kinda experimental for us. I will let you know what I find out tomorrow afternoon.

Cheers,

Dave

Kahi · 08-31-2009, 01:08 AM

ALPS Guides. They make a swivel top. Just found it on a rod on ebay (the description). Now to find where to purchase ALPS components...Stay Tuned.

clt_capt · 08-31-2009, 09:49 AM

http://www.acidrod.com/AlpsGuides.html

jeff56 · 08-31-2009, 10:36 AM

Be careful what you buy.....I was also looking for one,and have to replace the "cheaper"one that broke.....the eye on the end is an ceramic ring,that popped out,and chipped.
Without it the tip is useless,cause I cannot find the part or what kind of tip it is.Luckily,I dont really need it,and used a large aftco roller tip,that accepts wind-ons.
Ceramic rings are somewhat fragile,and I assume the cheaper swivel tips,will have these rings in them.

WahooKing · 08-31-2009, 05:46 PM

I'm all for spending the money on tools that will last and get the job done properly.

If used for the high speed troll, spend the money on the Aftco...They will last in the long run...Mine are going on 10 yrs strong...The other brands will bust like tooth picks...When they bust, there goes your fishing outfit and more money to replace/fix.

Sea Draggin · 08-31-2009, 06:22 PM

I had a deep drop rod that had an off brand (Batson/Alps) on it. It was built by Barbar who uses Batson. Didn't know it when I ordered it online. The swivel tip was crap and the rollers on the guides rusted. I wouldn't be so bitter about it, but I handed the rod to mr batson himself who dinied they were theirs, instead of making good on it. This was at the intl rod building show.

I stripped the guides and tip off and rebuilt the rod right with fuji guides and an aftco tip.

Too bad i don't troll anymore

This is the rod after the rebuild

NightHeron · 08-31-2009, 09:05 PM

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08-31-2009, 12:47 AM	#3
Kahi Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: May 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 433 Credits: 2,145.8	Mind Reader or just..... .....Cheap! I refuse to pay 80 bucks for a tip top. Alps makes one...can't find anybody that carry's it. Did you check mudhole.com?? They only have Aftco but might be able to help us out. Why not Aftco for you?

08-31-2009, 01:08 AM	#5
Kahi Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: May 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 433 Credits: 2,145.8	See if you can find.. ALPS Guides. They make a swivel top. Just found it on a rod on ebay (the description). Now to find where to purchase ALPS components...Stay Tuned.

08-31-2009, 05:46 PM	#8
WahooKing Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 595 Credits: 6,116.1 Occupation: Ace Fishing Lures	I'm all for spending the money on tools that will last and get the job done properly. If used for the high speed troll, spend the money on the Aftco...They will last in the long run...Mine are going on 10 yrs strong...The other brands will bust like tooth picks...When they bust, there goes your fishing outfit and more money to replace/fix. Last edited by WahooKing; 08-31-2009 at 05:57 PM.

08-31-2009, 06:22 PM	#9
Sea Draggin www.easterntackle.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 5,634 Credits: 9,458.0 Best Catch: The next bite on a jig.	I had a deep drop rod that had an off brand (Batson/Alps) on it. It was built by Barbar who uses Batson. Didn't know it when I ordered it online. The swivel tip was crap and the rollers on the guides rusted. I wouldn't be so bitter about it, but I handed the rod to mr batson himself who dinied they were theirs, instead of making good on it. This was at the intl rod building show. I stripped the guides and tip off and rebuilt the rod right with fuji guides and an aftco tip. Too bad i don't troll anymore This is the rod after the rebuild __________________ . 30% OFF END OF SEASON SALE <----CLICK.................................Jigging Videos

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08-31-2009, 12:41 AM	#2
sf_surfr Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: back at BRAGG Posts: 276 Credits: 830.3 Boat: ghetto rigged inboard boat Home Port: RATS MOUTH Occupation: BUZO DE COMBATE	Dude... Are you a mind reader??? I was looking online all day and could only find aftco swivel tips. I think we are both out of luck bro. I hope someone chimes in with some more info b/c I am stumped. Cheers, Dave

08-31-2009, 01:00 AM	#4
sf_surfr Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: back at BRAGG Posts: 276 Credits: 830.3 Boat: ghetto rigged inboard boat Home Port: RATS MOUTH Occupation: BUZO DE COMBATE	I checked mudhole and a few other websites via google search. Aftco was all I could find as far as a real swivel tip goes. Alot of crap online with pics of some kind of spring for a wireline. I think it is for some kind of crazy freshwater thing. I dont hate aftco but I prefer Stuart guides personally. Maybe I will give mudhole a ring tomorrow and try to get more info. My buddy has a super stout star rod that has a busted roller tip and I wanted to throw a swivel on it for him so we can use it this fall. It has aftco guides but like you said... 80 bucks is kinda pricey for one rod tip. Not to mention this is kinda experimental for us. I will let you know what I find out tomorrow afternoon. Cheers, Dave

08-31-2009, 09:49 AM	#6
clt_capt If Ignorance is bliss, Why aren't more people happy? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raleigh, MHC Posts: 5,946 Credits: 8,636.2 Boat: Luhrs 36 Home Port: MHC Occupation: Supporting my Tackle habit	http://www.acidrod.com/AlpsGuides.html

08-31-2009, 10:36 AM	#7
jeff56 Master Baiter Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 46 Credits: 1,500.5	Be careful what you buy.....I was also looking for one,and have to replace the "cheaper"one that broke.....the eye on the end is an ceramic ring,that popped out,and chipped. Without it the tip is useless,cause I cannot find the part or what kind of tip it is.Luckily,I dont really need it,and used a large aftco roller tip,that accepts wind-ons. Ceramic rings are somewhat fragile,and I assume the cheaper swivel tips,will have these rings in them.

08-31-2009, 09:05 PM	#10
NightHeron Hardcore fishacholic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: OCMD Posts: 80 Credits: 1,665.8 Best Catch: still searching Occupation: Rod building Lure making wholesaler	Search lingram pittman (spl)