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Title: Fix a Rod Tip
Post by: bugmannj on March 09, 2011, 09:28:00 PM

Nothing can ruin a day more then snapping a rod tip or chipping a ceramic insert. That's why I always have in my tackle box a lighter, replacement tip and some heat glue. The first thing is to remove the old tip. Very carefully heat the base of the tip until it loosens. Don't overheat as it could damage the blank.
After removing the old tip,heat the glue and apply to blank and tip liberally then quickly align tip so it lines up with other guides. Let cool, remove any excess glue and your back in business. Go fishing!! 

Title: Re: Fix a Rod Tip
Post by: Bucktail on March 09, 2011, 09:33:26 PM

Great "tip".  ;D

Title: Re: Fix a Rod Tip
Post by: IrishAyes on March 09, 2011, 10:05:40 PM

 t^

Title: Re: Fix a Rod Tip
Post by: ped579 on March 09, 2011, 10:12:19 PM

Boy I have replace a bunch of tips over the years.  Always good to carry spare ones along.

Title: Re: Fix a Rod Tip
Post by: ChrisL on March 09, 2011, 10:41:22 PM

Good advice Larry  t^ Thanks

Title: Re: Fix a Rod Tip
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on March 09, 2011, 10:47:19 PM

 t^

Title: Re: Fix a Rod Tip
Post by: Scott G. on March 10, 2011, 07:04:52 AM

 t^ t^

Title: Re: Fix a Rod Tip
Post by: Still Running on March 10, 2011, 07:57:09 AM

 t^

Title: Re: Fix a Rod Tip
Post by: SurfJockey on March 10, 2011, 08:35:29 AM

Thanks Larry!  t^

Title: Re: Fix a Rod Tip
Post by: Fireman Ed on March 10, 2011, 01:12:49 PM

Thnks larry slt