My fly rod snapped on the tip section at the second eye. The eye is still holding it together. Is there a quick easy fix for this?
Posted by Weak_Fondant8821
9 Comments
Alone_Warthog_9583 on
You can try a new tip top, but the action of the rod will not be the same.
putty17 on
No easy fix unfortunately. If you have the brand name you may be able to reach out and see if they’ll replace a section of the rod. Orvis and some other companies will do this as part of their service warranty.
Otherwise-Report-823 on
Quick easy fix is to buy a new rod tip from manufacturer
poopehcdhbb on
Put a dowel in it and epoxy might work for a couple fish
Fishnfoolup on
Best fix is a new rod. That one will never be the same
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roberytocorti on
My Redington Path 2 tip broke a few weeks ago while I was setting it up, after seven years. Redington does sell the spare tip, but at 70 dollars, I decided not to fix it. I think the price of the spare tips is excessive, especially considering the limited warranty and the uncertainty when sending it in, as they have to determine whether the problem was due to material or build issues or misuse.
marklar435 on
If it’s a decent brand you might be able to replace the section. That’s it.. no meaningful repair. Sorry. On the upside, now you have a great reason for a new rod.
RustyBungHole1 on
Even if you manage to fix that, it’ll never cast the same again
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You can try a new tip top, but the action of the rod will not be the same.
No easy fix unfortunately. If you have the brand name you may be able to reach out and see if they’ll replace a section of the rod. Orvis and some other companies will do this as part of their service warranty.
Quick easy fix is to buy a new rod tip from manufacturer
Put a dowel in it and epoxy might work for a couple fish
Best fix is a new rod. That one will never be the same
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My Redington Path 2 tip broke a few weeks ago while I was setting it up, after seven years. Redington does sell the spare tip, but at 70 dollars, I decided not to fix it. I think the price of the spare tips is excessive, especially considering the limited warranty and the uncertainty when sending it in, as they have to determine whether the problem was due to material or build issues or misuse.
If it’s a decent brand you might be able to replace the section. That’s it.. no meaningful repair. Sorry. On the upside, now you have a great reason for a new rod.
Even if you manage to fix that, it’ll never cast the same again