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I cracked the tip of my fly rod on a rock last year. I like the rod and don't want to replace it but do you recommend a patch job or should i just reinvest in a new rod?
Question by speedycj. Uploaded on January 09, 2009
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Answers (19)
First how far down is it cracked, if it is only a few inches, just cut it off there and add a new tip, you can get them from most sporting goods places, rember though you want a ring tip with no inner tip, or it wont cast as far. I own a nice St Croix and did the same thing, and I just found a shop near me and let the owner take care of me.
I agree with Alex, but I've found that just re-tipping on a fly rod can, in some cases, mess up casting. Not so much with a spinning rod.
Good point, that's why if you only crack it an inch or tow to put on a new tip, if its more than 4 inches, i say you should just get a new rod. I'm sorry if this doesn't help you but if you don't want to even bother wasting you're time and a few bucks, just get a new rod.
I'd check on the warranty... many rods, even lower cost rods carry unconditional replacement guarantees.
Yea, I go with what Deeter says anyways, he is the master of snapping nice gear, mentioning in is last article about the golden dorado, and i quote " we only snapped 2 rods." Deeter, if i snapped one i would lose the will to fish...
You ever make you're choice??
First I would check the warranty, you might just be able get a new one for free. Secondly I would call the company and see if you can just purchase a replacement top portion of the rod. If not you can score the the tip right below th break so there is a good spot to put on a new tip, however you are going to lose some sensitivity.
Depends how bad. If you feel like you need a new rod go ahead. But first I would try to fix it. Try it out to see if it can hold weigh after you get it patched up.
Depending on the rod, you can call ghe manufacturer or use an all-purpose glue to re-fix the rod-tip. I had a similar problem, but my guide was simply unglued, so I reattached the rod tip with E-6000, and the rod tip now guides just fine.
you can have it repaired at a shop or depending how far down it was you may need to purchase a new rod because it will severley affect the action of your rod!!!
if you got your rod from L.L. Beans you can send it back in and they will fix it
Depends if your action is too stiff now..Ive done this to a couple rods and just ended up having a stiff action instead of a medium to light action..but it definetly gives you a reason to buy a new rod!!!
Depending on the manufacturer, you may have a lifetime no-questions warranty that provides replacement.
Check with your manufacturer if you have any warranties on it and if so call them and let them know what happen. You might be able to get a new one instead of buying a new rod.
After checking the warranty, and before you cut the end off your rod, try putting supper glue in the crack. It has worked for me, if it doesn't work for you cut the end off and shorten the pole. No loss just try it.
First comment is the best if you want to save your rod, but if you are looking for a good excuse to get a new one. I think have a great one. Have fun and get a new one you really like.
If you can afford a new one, get one. I am a gear head so getting new things makes me happy. Sentiment is lost when I am scouring the shelves at Cabelas, Gander, or Basspro. If you really love it, maybe you can wrap it with some thread and seal it with some rod epoxy. It will stiffen, but it wouldn't be as bad as cutting it down.
Just get a new rode.
reinvest
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I agree with Alex, but I've found that just re-tipping on a fly rod can, in some cases, mess up casting. Not so much with a spinning rod.
First how far down is it cracked, if it is only a few inches, just cut it off there and add a new tip, you can get them from most sporting goods places, rember though you want a ring tip with no inner tip, or it wont cast as far. I own a nice St Croix and did the same thing, and I just found a shop near me and let the owner take care of me.
Good point, that's why if you only crack it an inch or tow to put on a new tip, if its more than 4 inches, i say you should just get a new rod. I'm sorry if this doesn't help you but if you don't want to even bother wasting you're time and a few bucks, just get a new rod.
I'd check on the warranty... many rods, even lower cost rods carry unconditional replacement guarantees.
Yea, I go with what Deeter says anyways, he is the master of snapping nice gear, mentioning in is last article about the golden dorado, and i quote " we only snapped 2 rods." Deeter, if i snapped one i would lose the will to fish...
You ever make you're choice??
Depends how bad. If you feel like you need a new rod go ahead. But first I would try to fix it. Try it out to see if it can hold weigh after you get it patched up.
Depending on the rod, you can call ghe manufacturer or use an all-purpose glue to re-fix the rod-tip. I had a similar problem, but my guide was simply unglued, so I reattached the rod tip with E-6000, and the rod tip now guides just fine.
you can have it repaired at a shop or depending how far down it was you may need to purchase a new rod because it will severley affect the action of your rod!!!
Depending on the manufacturer, you may have a lifetime no-questions warranty that provides replacement.
First I would check the warranty, you might just be able get a new one for free. Secondly I would call the company and see if you can just purchase a replacement top portion of the rod. If not you can score the the tip right below th break so there is a good spot to put on a new tip, however you are going to lose some sensitivity.
if you got your rod from L.L. Beans you can send it back in and they will fix it
Depends if your action is too stiff now..Ive done this to a couple rods and just ended up having a stiff action instead of a medium to light action..but it definetly gives you a reason to buy a new rod!!!
Check with your manufacturer if you have any warranties on it and if so call them and let them know what happen. You might be able to get a new one instead of buying a new rod.
After checking the warranty, and before you cut the end off your rod, try putting supper glue in the crack. It has worked for me, if it doesn't work for you cut the end off and shorten the pole. No loss just try it.
If you can afford a new one, get one. I am a gear head so getting new things makes me happy. Sentiment is lost when I am scouring the shelves at Cabelas, Gander, or Basspro. If you really love it, maybe you can wrap it with some thread and seal it with some rod epoxy. It will stiffen, but it wouldn't be as bad as cutting it down.
First comment is the best if you want to save your rod, but if you are looking for a good excuse to get a new one. I think have a great one. Have fun and get a new one you really like.
Just get a new rode.
reinvest
Post an Answer