Replacing rod guides

[Seth]

I have a 10 foot surf rod that I use for snagging and the 2nd guide from the tip is messed up. I need to replace it and wanted to know what you guys do to remove old guides cleanly so you can put on a new one.

Can I just scrape the epoxy off the thread with a scalpal or utility knife?

Also, will I need actual rod wrapping thread to put on a new guide, or will regular sewing thread work ?

Thanks for any help,

Seth

[SKMO]

Along a similar line, I have a regular bass rod I need to replace the Tip on, how can I get the old tip off?

[timsfly]

I take off a lot of tips using a alchol burner, but a butane lighter will work

also, just don't heat it to much.

[Danoinark]

I agree with Tim..alcohol burner will work, and maybe just a regular lighter. I have pulled them after heating them in boiling water too.

As to the guide on the rod...scaping is ok, don't get too deep as to cut the graphite or whatever the blank is made.

For a temporary guide fix, I suspect sewing thread would work, I have never tried it, always used rod building thread.

Dan

[Greg]

Rod building thread is cheap. That is what I would use.

Greg

[Rolan Duffield]

You should use Standard size "A" thread to wrap your guides. It's heavier than fly tying thread. It will be much easier to use and isn't expensive.

When removing old guides, be very careful not to cut into the surface of the rod. Try taking an exacto knife and lay the blade flat against the rod to loosen the old wrap. You may be able to scrape and remove some of the residue with your fingernail. I would first advise you to test any type of removal using and old rod.