In search of bent buts

Flyin By · 01-03-2006, 09:12 PM

My friend has two star 80 class rods, he just purchased a 130 class on ebay believe it or not new for 102.50. It is new in the store for 599.00. Great deal. Does anyone have any connection to find bent buts only? Help a bro out....thanks.

Islander · 01-11-2006, 09:25 PM

Hey Flyin By, check with BaitWasher he was telling about a source he found the other day.

Karl

Valkyrie · 01-17-2006, 07:42 PM

Aftco used to manufacture them. I think these are them: http://www.billfishtacklesupply.com/...o/millerch.htm

Special_K_III · 02-14-2006, 08:50 AM

I have a Murray Bros bent butt 80 I'm planning on selling soon. Give me and IM. I can get a picture together for you

swordfish123 · 02-14-2006, 01:13 PM

What you are looking for is an Aftco UB-6 Aluminum Bent butt for the 130. That butt will cost more than you payed for the rod but its what you need. For the 80's, you will need the UB-4 model.

http://shop.mudhole.com/s.nl/sc.2/ca...t.A/id.4923/.f

those are the aftco aluminum butts. The silver are the cheapest and they go up from there. If the builder built the rods right, the 130 will have a UB6 size ferrule and the 80's will have a UB4 size. When you buy the butt it will come with a ferrule, so you'll have some extras, just screw it on and your ready to roll.

ps...i'll take the extra ferrules if you discard them

also, if you want to go cheaper get hte American Tackle brand, same fit and all, i dont even know if there is a difference butt i prefer Aftco.

01-03-2006, 09:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Flyin By Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sebastian, FL Boat: 29' Hydra-Sports CC two F225 Yams and lots of toys Occupation: School Resource Officer Posts: 220	In search of bent buts My friend has two star 80 class rods, he just purchased a 130 class on ebay believe it or not new for 102.50. It is new in the store for 599.00. Great deal. Does anyone have any connection to find bent buts only? Help a bro out....thanks. __________________ "When the Lights go off, its time to play"

01-17-2006, 07:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Valkyrie Grunt Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Shark Fishing off NJ Posts: 11	Aftco used to manufacture them. I think these are them: http://www.billfishtacklesupply.com/...o/millerch.htm __________________

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01-11-2006, 09:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Islander Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vero Beach, FL. Boat: FISHING Best Catch: The next one Posts: 197	Hey Flyin By, check with BaitWasher he was telling about a source he found the other day. Karl

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Special_K_III Lines In Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hollywood, Florida Boat: 30' Hydra-Sports Occupation: CPA-Ship & Electric Power Generation Mgmt Posts: 30	I have a Murray Bros bent butt 80 I'm planning on selling soon. Give me and IM. I can get a picture together for you

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swordfish123 Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oxford, Mississippi Boat: Whatever Hatteras lets me fish on Best Catch: ~250lb Blue Marlin- Marsh Harbour Occupation: Gulf Coast Hatteras Intern Posts: 318	What you are looking for is an Aftco UB-6 Aluminum Bent butt for the 130. That butt will cost more than you payed for the rod but its what you need. For the 80's, you will need the UB-4 model. http://shop.mudhole.com/s.nl/sc.2/ca...t.A/id.4923/.f those are the aftco aluminum butts. The silver are the cheapest and they go up from there. If the builder built the rods right, the 130 will have a UB6 size ferrule and the 80's will have a UB4 size. When you buy the butt it will come with a ferrule, so you'll have some extras, just screw it on and your ready to roll. ps...i'll take the extra ferrules if you discard them also, if you want to go cheaper get hte American Tackle brand, same fit and all, i dont even know if there is a difference butt i prefer Aftco.

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