Repairing a broken rod tip

You can buy a new tip, not a graphite sleeve mind you, a new tip. Just like
the old tip only with a greater diameter seat. Any decent tackle shop will
either sell a kit or do it for you for a couple of bucks. Don't cut it to
the next eye or you will lose even more of the action. losing 1.5 inches on
a 10' rod probably won't even be noticeable if you do the repair correctly.

Rich P


"Jeff Durham" wrote in message
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To all:

Any suggestions on repairing a broken tip? I have a 10.5 foot pole that I
use when float fishing for Crappies off my boat especially when they are
deep. There is probably 4 inches between the rod tip and the next eyelet.
It is not a super expensive pole, but it is one of the Tourney Specials
ultralight sold by Bass Pro. I think I paid $30 for it on sale. I still
have the piece that broke off. It broke about 1 1/2" from the end.

Here were my thoughts on repair:
1.) Cut off the rest of the rod tip back to the next eyelet.
2.) Buy a new rod tip? I thought I have seen some where you can buy a rod
tip to that you somehow attach it much like attaching two rod pieces
together.
3.) Buy a new pole. Probably not necessary because I don't really do any
casting with this pole. It is more for fishing right off the boat.

Thanks,
Jeff

Hey Jeff,
Rich P is correct. Do the repair as he suggests and put a new tip on the
rod. I have a rather expensive graphite rod that was orginally a 7 foot
medium heavy action that I broke the tip on and after cutting it off and
replacing the tip, I found that it was perfect as a pitching rod at 6'10".

Keep yer line wet and yer fanny dry!
--
Doyce
"Jeff Durham" wrote in message
...
To all:

Any suggestions on repairing a broken tip? I have a 10.5 foot pole that I
use when float fishing for Crappies off my boat especially when they are
deep. There is probably 4 inches between the rod tip and the next eyelet.
It is not a super expensive pole, but it is one of the Tourney Specials
ultralight sold by Bass Pro. I think I paid $30 for it on sale. I still
have the piece that broke off. It broke about 1 1/2" from the end.

Here were my thoughts on repair:
1.) Cut off the rest of the rod tip back to the next eyelet.
2.) Buy a new rod tip? I thought I have seen some where you can buy a rod
tip to that you somehow attach it much like attaching two rod pieces
together.
3.) Buy a new pole. Probably not necessary because I don't really do any
casting with this pole. It is more for fishing right off the boat.

Thanks,
Jeff

You probably won't need a new tip. With only a couple of inches broken off, the
old tip should still fit. You can heat the tip a little with a match or
cigarette lighter to loosen the glue. Use epoxy or hot glue to reinstall the
tip.
Mark McCoybr
McCoy's Market Bumpus Mills, Tennesseebr
http://www.mccoysmarket.com

I wouldn't do anything, just use it as is. When you get the fish near the
boat ..... spear it.

Only kidding of course, I agree with Mark McCoy's assessment. Any good
tackle shop should be able to help, even if they don't sell rod building
components.


"Jeff Durham" wrote in message
...
To all:

Any suggestions on repairing a broken tip? I have a 10.5 foot pole that I
use when float fishing for Crappies off my boat especially when they are
deep. There is probably 4 inches between the rod tip and the next eyelet.
It is not a super expensive pole, but it is one of the Tourney Specials
ultralight sold by Bass Pro. I think I paid $30 for it on sale. I still
have the piece that broke off. It broke about 1 1/2" from the end.

Here were my thoughts on repair:
1.) Cut off the rest of the rod tip back to the next eyelet.
2.) Buy a new rod tip? I thought I have seen some where you can buy a rod
tip to that you somehow attach it much like attaching two rod pieces
together.
3.) Buy a new pole. Probably not necessary because I don't really do any
casting with this pole. It is more for fishing right off the boat.

Thanks,
Jeff

A light crappie broken an 1 1/2 inches from the end of the tip top can be
repaired easily. If the broke edge is jagged smooth it up with a sandpaper
or a fine tooth file. Get a new tip top to match and install it with a
little 5 minute epoxy, or tip top cement if you can find it where you bought
the tip top. If you don't have any of the materials you'll be out less than
$8.
Or go to rodbuilding.org, look at the links to the left, select TackleWorks,
select your local rod builder and call him, if I know someone's coming so I
don't get into an epoxy job or something I can get them out the door in
about 10 minutes for the same price.

the answer is simple...go to kmart or walmart or most any tackle shop..they
sell guides that simply slip onto the top of your rod where it broke,,,just a
little heated epoxy glue..usually comes with the kit....bingo like new....