rod repair question

[wormdunker]

We had an unfortunate incident - my grandson closed the car door on a rod tip, which broke off 5" of the tip section. I would like to repair it for him. I'm sure there are different size guides to buy? What type of adhesive do I use? Should I wrap it in the thread I see on other guides? Should I apply a coat of varnish after wrapping the thread? Any suggestions & help is appreciated. Thanx folks

[Roy]

Sorry to hear that....talk to Spiel, he'll "hiell" your broken rod problems.

[Spiel]

Did it break above or below the next guide from the tip?

[wormdunker]

Spiel It broke just above the second guide.

[Spiel]

Spiel It broke just above the second guide.

 

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.

 

 

 

[wormdunker]

Thanx Spiel but My daughter already has it fixed. She went into a local shop (Windsor) - the guy just cut off the rod at the second guide & glued on a new tip guide all in 5 minutes or less. My grandson is now good to go!! It's an inexpensive rod for a beginner. He is 9 years old. He loves the rod cause it was an Easter present from grandpa!!

[Spiel]

Thanx Spiel but My daughter already has it fixed. She went into a local shop (Windsor) - the guy just cut off the rod at the second guide & glued on a new tip guide all in 5 minutes or less. My grandson is now good to go!! It's an inexpensive rod for a beginner. He is 9 years old. He loves the rod cause it was an Easter present from grandpa!!

 

 

That's great, I'm glad it worked out for your grandson.