Broken Jason Mitchell Spring Bobber Rod

[amateurfishing]

My 1 1/2 month old spring bobber rod just broke behind 2nd eyelet from tip, was vey disappointed. Called the co they said send pic via email and they would replace it, COOL!! But is this broken one fixable at all?

[Ed Carlson]

No.

[Chef]

No.

+1

[Ed Carlson]

You may be able to salvage the spring bobber? Then epoxy or a shrink to apply it to another rod?

[mtbucket]

Red Green would use duct tape to repair it and call himslf handy.

My farmer buddy would use baling wire and duct tape and call it better than new.

My engineer buddy would reattach the end using a hollow tube and the appropriate two part epoxy to adhere to both materials after days of research and be really proud of the solution.

My brother in law would trim it back to the intact eye and call it a custom short and stiff rod.

None of these solutions will return it to the original performance characteristics.

It's all in how you define "fixed".

[Steve Foss]

Red Green would use duct tape to repair it and call himslf handy.

My farmer buddy would use baling wire and duct tape and call it better than new.

My engineer buddy would reattach the end using a hollow tube and the appropriate two part epoxy to adhere to both materials after days of research and be really proud of the solution.

My brother in law would trim it back to the intact eye and call it a custom short and stiff rod.

None of these solutions will return it to the original performance characteristics.

It's all in how you define "fixed".

Right on, right on!

[knoppers]

Red Green would use duct tape to repair it and call himslf handy.

My farmer buddy would use baling wire and duct tape and call it better than new.

My engineer buddy would reattach the end using a hollow tube and the appropriate two part epoxy to adhere to both materials after days of research and be really proud of the solution.

My brother in law would trim it back to the intact eye and call it a custom short and stiff rod.

None of these solutions will return it to the original performance characteristics.

It's all in how you define "fixed".

I have broken two st croix rods, I have heard I can send them in for repair, but like said, it would not be the same. both rods were broke by my own stupid actions. but I did just bye another, so I am good to go.

[Steve Foss]

Well, I did buy one of the heavy action Gary Roach 45-inch walleye spinning rods last winter because it looked just right for lakers. Turned out the tip was a bit light. But then I accidentally broke the end. Sawed off the tag end and hot glued on a new tip guide. Now the 40-incher is my go-to laker rod. It has pulled in a LOT of fish.

Who knew breakage could be a Godsend?

[slipperybob]

Sometimes the better performing rod is the one with the tip broken off...I mean intentionaly chopped off.

[Ed Carlson]

The best news of all is Jason made it right for you. No big surprise there for me, he stands by his rods.

[Northlander]

Is Jason even doing anything with his rods anymore. I think I remember hearing something about Clam taking them over?

[Esox_Magnum]

Yes Clam now owns the rods...

[PierBridge]

Whats the latest on Jason Mitchell open water rods and there warranty. I must say I was a little disappointed when they changed there warranty policy and I was left with a broken rod and no way of fixing it cost effectively.

[Northlander]

Ya Pier since Jason sold his rod rights it hasnt been the same. Im not sure what the new policy is but I know you wont get as good a warranty as when Jason was in control.

[bobbymalone]

one good thing about ice rods are they are usually significantly cheaper than a long rod.

When I can afford it, I prefer to just replace rather than repair. Repaired are never "right" again.

[amateurfishing]

I was looking for info to see if I can still use the 2 broken pieces, obviously not to make it back into the original rod or its qualities. Postings have given me some decent ideas. The rod itself is quite stiff so might "rig" it into their walleye rod verson ish & will see if i can epoxy the spring end to a medium light rod for panfishing. Yeah, customer service said they warranty all rods for 1 year from date of purchase, they asked me to send in a pic of the broken rod but did not ask for a receipt of any kind. Either way, makes me confient to buy them again. Good customer service always wins in my book.

[amateurfishing]

Got new rod in mail today, great customer service. They told me over the phone 1 year replacement warranty. I sent pic of broken tip via email, they replaced it within 1 week, no questions asked. I will be buying again nesxt year.