Call Angler's Workshop in Woodland, Washington. They may have an idea for
fix and the parts you need. Their shop is geared for rod building and are
helpful. Phone number is 360-225-9445.

wrote in message
oups.com...
In trying to remove a reel stuck on my sage xp 5-weight, I forced it
and ended up bending the (not sure what it's called) ring that screws
up to hold the reel onto the rod.

Any suggestions for how I can fix this... or, if it's not something I
can do myself, where I would get it fixed?

Thanks.