"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in
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Chris, the insert in the guide is definitely needed and if you've been
fishing with the insert missing, you'd better check your line to make sure
that it hasn't been chewed up by the damaged tip.

Already check that..it was only one cast but I'll probably still strip it
all off(especially since I seem low).

You should be able to buy new tips at just about any sporting goods store,
and usually tip replacement can be done while you wait. DON'T fish the rod
until the repair is made.

I haven't. It makes me sad.

Thank to you Steve and thank to everyone else who also chimed in with great
advice.

Christopher