Do you think it's possible to repair the tip of this rod without compromising its original action?
Are there any recommended techniques or methods for achieving a successful repair?
Posted by NajlaEmir7
10 Comments
Successful-Mood7041 on
Unfortunately the only thing you can do is shave the remaining tip down and hope that it won’t affect the action I’ve done it before and it hasn’t been to bad in my experience, but it’s definitely less sensitive
justadumbwelder1 on
Most tackle shops sell rod tip eyes. They usually have like 3 different sizes and a lipstick tube side of hot glue. They work well and are quite inexpensive.
Roger6989 on
I have several rods like this, thanks to car doors, trunk lids etc.
kitsinni on
I have done it plenty of times. It definitely changes the action but not always terribly.
bobbybignono on
Worst case order a box of rod tips on timu
DrifterWI on
The action will never be the same.
Thisiswrong11 on
I am a rod builder.
Yes you repair it. No it will not be the same action.
I have done this experiment myself and for other people multiple times. The rod will not be the same, your best bet is getting a new one. I am sorry.
ProbablyLongComment on
That’s a bad spot to have a break.
To sort-of salvage it, you’ll want to cut that guide and the thread wraps off, and then glue on one of those replacement tips.
In my opinion, this isn’t worth it unless the rod has significant sentimental value. The action will never be the same, and you’ll feel it with every cast. Even a cheap new rod will handle better than this one will if you Frankenstein it back together.
If I may suggest, KastKing has a good selection of rods starting at $40 on Amazon, which come with an extra tip section. A few other manufacturers offer this as well. I can’t tell from your picture if your rod is a single piece or a two-piece design, but the KastKings are worth considering.
floppy_breasteses on
Sometimes you have to let it go. It can be repaired (kind of) but it will never work quite the same. It’s now a tomato stake.
NajlaEmir7 on
It’s a one-piece 6’8″ Mustad Vantage Evoq. What I really want is to be able to save it, but I’m also aware that if it can’t be salvaged, I’ll remove the rings and keep the shaft for future repairs.
10 Comments
Unfortunately the only thing you can do is shave the remaining tip down and hope that it won’t affect the action I’ve done it before and it hasn’t been to bad in my experience, but it’s definitely less sensitive
Most tackle shops sell rod tip eyes. They usually have like 3 different sizes and a lipstick tube side of hot glue. They work well and are quite inexpensive.
I have several rods like this, thanks to car doors, trunk lids etc.
I have done it plenty of times. It definitely changes the action but not always terribly.
Worst case order a box of rod tips on timu
The action will never be the same.
I am a rod builder.
Yes you repair it. No it will not be the same action.
I have done this experiment myself and for other people multiple times. The rod will not be the same, your best bet is getting a new one. I am sorry.
That’s a bad spot to have a break.
To sort-of salvage it, you’ll want to cut that guide and the thread wraps off, and then glue on one of those replacement tips.
In my opinion, this isn’t worth it unless the rod has significant sentimental value. The action will never be the same, and you’ll feel it with every cast. Even a cheap new rod will handle better than this one will if you Frankenstein it back together.
If I may suggest, KastKing has a good selection of rods starting at $40 on Amazon, which come with an extra tip section. A few other manufacturers offer this as well. I can’t tell from your picture if your rod is a single piece or a two-piece design, but the KastKings are worth considering.
Sometimes you have to let it go. It can be repaired (kind of) but it will never work quite the same. It’s now a tomato stake.
It’s a one-piece 6’8″ Mustad Vantage Evoq. What I really want is to be able to save it, but I’m also aware that if it can’t be salvaged, I’ll remove the rings and keep the shaft for future repairs.