hey guys

[Scott Bailey]

do u guys know if u put fishing line in a cooler does that weaken the line if not then it must be the eye guides on my surf rod but they are small nicks not even visible how can i fix them i dont think il need to replace them if thats what it is

[BigAl13]

what type of line how old is it? if run a tissue through the guides if it tears you found your problem

[Scott Bailey]

what type of line how old is it? if run a tissue through the guides if it tears you found your problem

its new but it was laying in ice sand water and sitting in the sun its 20 lb test big game and will toilet paper work ?

[Bucktail]

what type of line how old is it? if run a tissue through the guides if it tears you found your problem

its new but it was laying in ice sand water and sitting in the sun its 20 lb test big game and will toilet paper work ?

The ice won't affect the strength of the line, but the sun will.  If your guides turn out to be OK, then it's time to re-spool with some fresh line.

[Scott Bailey]

what type of line how old is it? if run a tissue through the guides if it tears you found your problem

its new but it was laying in ice sand water and sitting in the sun its 20 lb test big game and will toilet paper work ?

The ice won't affect the strength of the line, but the sun will.  If your guides turn out to be OK, then it's time to re-spool with some fresh line.

i think i fund a few small nicks nothing  major in the guides any tips on how to fix them i heard jb weld works ?

[Fishin Dude]

Small nicks in the guides is all it takes to put small nicks in the mono. Replace the guides and line. JB Weld is going to require smoothing with a file or emory cloth, in a small hole such as a guide, could be too much of a pain.

[Reel Time]

 Hate to say it, but I would trash the rod, or get the guide replaced. I just had two rods with guides replaced for 13 bucks each guide, plus the cost of the guide itself. Most tackle shops do it now, call around and find someone local for you.

 I doubt anything would stick to the ceramic guides, much less finish off nice enough to be good.

 First trophy fish to hit that rod and you know it will find that weak link if left alone.


 Was just thinking,, are you sure its nicked? I would think ceramic would be pretty hard to nick and not crack or chip. Could it just be a piece of crud stuck to it?

[Scott Bailey]

Hate to say it, but I would trash the rod, or get the guide replaced. I just had two rods with guides replaced for 13 bucks each guide, plus the cost of the guide itself. Most tackle shops do it now, call around and find someone local for you.

 I doubt anything would stick to the ceramic guides, much less finish off nice enough to be good.

 First trophy fish to hit that rod and you know it will find that weak link if left alone.


 Was just thinking,, are you sure its nicked? I would think ceramic would be pretty hard to nick and not crack or chip. Could it just be a piece of crud stuck to it?

i ran my thumb nail over each guide gently and it got caught on 2 o the guides

[Scott Bailey]

Small nicks in the guides is all it takes to put small nicks in the mono. Replace the guides and line. JB Weld is going to require smoothing with a file or emory cloth, in a small hole such as a guide, could be too much of a pain.

okay

[Reel Time]

 If you have to replace two guides,, for a few dollars more you can score a new rod.

[Scott Bailey]

If you have to replace two guides,, for a few dollars more you can score a new rod.

this is true well im gonna buy a new surf rod

[Bucktail]

I just had two rods with guides replaced for 13 bucks each guide, plus the cost of the guide itself.

Should have said something.  I could have done it for you for nada.

[Scott Bailey]

how much do you all charge to replace eye guides

[Bucktail]

How many do you need to replace?

[Scott Bailey]

How many do you need to replace?

one or two maybe