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| I broke the rod tip line guide tonight, the ceramic liner is what brok out of it. It was not the maker of the rods fault, it was all on me. Not important.
What are my options on a repair? I hope there is a easy solution. Thanks |
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Location: Yahara River Chain | Most high end sport shops will have a replacement tip top right there in the store and will readily put it on for you. |
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Location: 15 miles east of Lake Kinkaid | Replacing it the only long term option. For a temporary fix I have found a little trick. Make sure the complete guide insert is removed and then using 80lb braid wrap it around the guide with no spaces in between. I go all the way around twice. It will take you about 20 minutes or so. I have only done this for line guides in the middle 1/3 of the rod. I do not know how this would work if performed on the tip top guide. |
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Location: Land of the Musky | Real easy to fix a tip. Lightly heat the tip until the glue softens. Then pull off the tip. Buy a new one that has the same diameter socket to fit the rod blank tip. If you can, go to www.mudhole.com and buy the rod epoxy/glue. It is made for gluing guides on. If you don't have time for that you can use the two part epoxy. I have some marine stuff and normal two part epoxy that works well. I have fixed my guides on my personal rods for years using it. But again, the best glue you can get is the stuff made for rods. has some UV inhibitors and antioxidants in it for outdoor use and reduced oxidation...
You can also take it to a rod shop and for about $20 they will have you fixed up in about 20 minutes!
Hope this helps,
James
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Location: South-Central VA | I would recommend taking it to someone who does repairs. That's the easiest way to get it fixed.
If you want to do it yourself, you need to know what size tip top it is (tube and ring diameters are needed). Attach a rubber band to a paper clip and hook the paper clip on the tip top frame. Attache the other end of the rubber band to something stationary. Gently heat the tip top and when the epoxy breaks from the heat, it will fly off. This will keep you from overheating the rod which will damage it. Wear safety glasses!!!!!! Devcon 2 Ton epoxy will work great for gluing the new tip top on. Gently scrape the rod blank with a razor blade to remove any of the old epoxy. Hold the razor blade at 90 degrees to the blank to scrape.
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Location: Smith Creek | Most sporting goods stores have replacement tip tops for lighter rods, for a bigger diameter you'll probably have to order one. The size of the tube is measured in 64ths of an inch, so if the diameter of the blank at the tip is 12/64ths of an inch you'll need to order a #12 tip top. I wouldn't use a permanent epoxy, as you may need to change the guide again in the future. Instead see if the place you order the guide from has Plastisol, a heat activated glue.
If the rod is a St. Croix you can order the kit (including the guide, glue and instructions) right off their website for $5.
http://www.stcroixrods.com/shop/catalog/Rod_Repair_Parts-8-1.html#A... |
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| if you are replacing it you might want to consider putting a totally different type on...solid stainless steel or solid carbide...much more heavy duty and will take alot more abuse vs. any ceramic ringed guide... |
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Location: South-Central VA | Flambeauski - 11/9/2011 9:14 AM
I wouldn't use a permanent epoxy, as you may need to change the guide again in the future. Instead see if the place you order the guide from has Plastisol, a heat activated glue.
Devcon 2 Ton may be a "permanent" epoxy but it works great for this application. If you follow the directions I gave, you will have no problems removing the new tip top should you damage it. I'm always a little nervous when using heat activated glues, they can loosen if you leave your rod in a hot car/rod locker.
jeremy
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Location: Detroit River | Buy the Fuji Rod Repair Kit. Gander Mt. has them ($7). I've use this kit to repair several of my bass/walleye rods & they're still holding up great.
http://www.basspro.com/Fuji-Rod-Tip-Repair-Kit/product/16514/89568?... |
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Location: Smith Creek | I agree Jeremy, the hot glue gun most retailers use to repair tips doesn't work for long. Plastisol has worked very well for me, if used correctly. The problem I have with a lot of two part epoxies is the amount of heat needed to loosen it up. Your method is an excellent idea, I will be using that in the future when taking off tips that were put on with permanent epoxies. |
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Location: Antioch IL | I take all mine to Frank custom rods. Look him up. He is a fox river valley guy. |
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| I have just taken mine to Thorne's and had them do the repair. They do a great job, and are quick. |
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