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Title: Looking To Buy (2) American Tackle CWWT Tip Tops
Post by: Walleye Guy on May 29, 2026, 12:44:39 PM
I'm looking to buy (2) American Tackle CWWT tip tops...probably 8/64" tube size.  It has a Carboloy ring and shiny/polished finish (see attached file).  Pacific Bay CSBT is similar but not as shiny so my first choice is the American Tackle part.  I'm trying to match the tip tops on another rod so the two rods I'm fixing up all look the same.  Supposedly the American Tackle CWWT tip tops have been discontinued so I'm hoping someone out there has some they might be willing to sell.  Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Looking To Buy (2) American Tackle CWWT Tip Tops
Post by: Swami805 on May 29, 2026, 01:06:22 PM
You might try voodoo rods, they might have some
Title: Re: Looking To Buy (2) American Tackle CWWT Tip Tops
Post by: JasonGotaProblem on May 29, 2026, 01:15:35 PM
Contact platinum parts in Tampa. Their rod components supply far exceeds that which is listed on their website and they have a lot of amtac stuff.
Title: Re: Looking To Buy (2) American Tackle CWWT Tip Tops
Post by: Walleye Guy on May 29, 2026, 07:32:58 PM
Thanks for the suggestions.  I reached out to HFF and also Platinum Parts and they are both looking for me as I type this.  I haven't reached out to  Voodoo Rods yet.
Title: Re: Looking To Buy (2) American Tackle CWWT Tip Tops
Post by: Walleye Guy on May 29, 2026, 09:19:34 PM
Update: Voodoo does not have any carbide in stock.  I can't find anyone with the CWWT's...including Ebay...so I might have to settle for the Pacific Bay CSBT which Platinum Parts has in stock.
Title: Re: Looking To Buy (2) American Tackle CWWT Tip Tops
Post by: Swami805 on May 29, 2026, 09:26:33 PM
Is this what you're looking for? 6.5 on the tip chart. I think it's a mildrum
Title: Re: Looking To Buy (2) American Tackle CWWT Tip Tops
Post by: Walleye Guy on June 01, 2026, 02:14:24 PM
Swami805, yes but I need a 7 and an 8 tube size.  6.5 is probably too small.
Title: Re: Looking To Buy (2) American Tackle CWWT Tip Tops
Post by: JasonGotaProblem on June 01, 2026, 02:26:39 PM
Can I suggest just changing both tips? Then it'll def match. 
Title: Re: Looking To Buy (2) American Tackle CWWT Tip Tops
Post by: Walleye Guy on June 01, 2026, 02:46:20 PM
Or does one just sand a little bit more to make a 6.5 fit?
Title: Re: Looking To Buy (2) American Tackle CWWT Tip Tops
Post by: Swami805 on June 01, 2026, 06:38:24 PM
Check out anglers workshop/lure parts online AWMD carbide boat tops.  It's their house brand but usually good stuff. I've been buying stuff from them since before the internet.

Title: Re: Looking To Buy (2) American Tackle CWWT Tip Tops
Post by: Walleye Guy on June 01, 2026, 08:39:44 PM
Those would be my second choice.  The CWWT has more of a polished finish so I'm still hoping for that.  See the attachment in my original post for a picture of the CWWT family.