Rod Repair

[Randall]

I broke the tip on the 7-weight I built about an inch and a half down. What would the best option be as far as repairing it? I was thinking something along the lines of gluing it then doing a thin coat of hard as nails then wrapping and finishing it... kind of like a splice I guess. Will that work or is there a better way?

[ness]

It's best to just re-tip it.

[Randall]

I was afraid of that. I really don't want to lose that last little bit because it'll take too much work to make the top section look right with the tip moved back that much. Oh well, it'll still work okay I guess.

[ness]

Yeah, I know what you mean. That's a pretty good-sized chunk off the end. You've probably thought of this if it applies, but some rod makers have lifetime warranties...

[Rolan Duffield]

Randall: I would just put a new tip on at the shortened rod tip as Ness indicated. You'll never miss 1.5" and you won't loose a nicklle's worth of rod action. Splicing it at that juncture will not help the rod action.

Rolan

[Randall]

I'm really more worried about cosmetics. I hate to have a goofy looking tip and when somebody asks I'm less than proud to say its one I built.

As far as the warranty, its a Cabelas blank and they already told me there is no way I can get a new tip or even trade it in.

[Geoff]

just get the same style tip that you had before to replace it. the 4-5 dollar tip is cheaper then a new rod

[hoglaw]

If you're that worried about the looks and spacing, just put on a new tip, remove the T-1 guide and split the difference between the tip and T-2. I'd imagine this is an option even if it's a travel rod and it should have no effect on action.