Yep, find a local carpet retailer and you'll likely find a heavy duty tube at no cost.
Cut to length and cap, I've found that the plastic lids from peanut butter jars will often fit beautifully.
I'm truly saddened by this news.
While I never met Shane we had talked via the net on a number of occasions.
I had hoped to share my boat with him one day on Simcoe but sadly that opportunity has now passed.
My sincerest condolences to Shane's family and his many friends.
So you comply with their wishes in order to be eligible for renewal and they jack your premiums $300.00, brutal!
I'd be looking for a new insurance provider, immediately.
Your a fortunate man to have had a Grandfather who helped develop your passion for fishing and the outdoors and stuck around for 90 years as your mentor. May he rest in peace. My condolences to you and your family.
I'm thinking the best fix would be to cut it off with a Dremel tool (or the like) as close to the last remaining guide as possible. Though I honestly think you'd be better off replacing the rod.
Looks like I missed a good time and hell even I would likely have been able to catch a cold.
Lemon something or other is apparently good for colds.....