Rod Repair Question

[Jack Jones]

I've got a 9' 5wt BPS Dogwood Canyon rod that snapped between the tip and first guide below the tip. The break is right above the guide just down from the tip. I'm not sure how many inches down that makes it. My fault, I had let a trout run too far and doubled the tip too much, highsticking on the play...snap. Bad play on my part. I lost the top piece too, so I don't have it to graft back on (if you even could).

My question is....can I simply cut the thread on that first guide and install a tip-top there? If so, what's the best way to do so, and where to get parts. I understand it would be fairly stiff at that point so is it even worth it?

FYI----This explains why I'm planning on getting that TFO Signature Series 9' 6wt, LOL.

[Jack Jones]

Well, I took it up to BPS outlet and had them throw a new tip on. I'll probably take it out later and try the cast on it. Guess it's an 8' 6" rod now, and no doubt stiffer.

[hoglaw]

Sorry I didn't see this sooner, but the answer is yes you can do exactly that if you have no warranty that would give you a real fix. To remove a guide, put a razor to the guide foot and cut up towards the eye so that you do not cut against the blank. You can cut as hard on theguide foot as you want to. Once that is done, you can install a new tip.

[Jason R.]

Its going to have a different action for sure- I have done that several times and the rod is never near as good as it was.

[Jack Jones]

not worried. It's more of a back up rod anyway.

[Brian K. Shaffer]

So how did it change the rod ?? cast it and let us know... I bet not much.. but a little noticeable...