1 pound from money in club tournament.

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[cool][#0000ff]Sorry you finished out of the money and sorry about the rod. Hope you find it. I have retrieved a couple for buddies, and I have dredged up a few lost by others, but fortunately I have never "donated" any rods myself.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]After only a week in the water, you should be able to salvage both the rod and reel. The cork handle on the rod may need replacement, but if the wrappings are well sealed and epoxied, they should dry out okay. Too soon for the metal on the reel seat to corrode much...especially in cold water.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you do find it, you will likely have to clean out the reel and relube it. After even a few days underwater the oil floats off the gears and algae can start growing inside. Depending on the bottom and how the rod settled, you can also get mud and sand inside the reel. That usually doesn't help the performance much. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If it was a favorite stick, it will be good to see it again, even if you do have to put it in sick bay for awhile to get it back to health.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Hope you catch lots of fish and your rod too.[/#0000ff]
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