How to fix rod tip?

[mike morris]

I recently bought a nice rod from Cabelas. It was a 24" lightweight rod. Well being me, I snapped the rod towards the tip.

Is there any way I can effectively fix this?

[JigginIsLife]

There are Tip kits you can buy from pretty much anywhere. I believe they come with glue and the whole nine yards on how to fix them. the only draw back with this is that you do loose some sensitivity that was in that last 2-4 inches in the rod. The other option that i can say to you is that if you bought it at a cabelas then you can return it(if you have the reciept) because they have a no questions asked return policy.

[mike morris]

Thanks... Do you know how much a kit would run for?

I was actually thinking about using the thread technique, kind of like how they tie on the eyes. I wonder if that would work, if I coated it with plenty of epoxy?

Any other ideas?

[Surface Tension]

Bring the rod into a bait shop or any shop that carries rod building supplies. For a couple bucks you'll get a "tip top" that fits the the rod. They'll probably glue it on for you there, if not you can use a hot glue gun or buy a stick that specially made for tip tops.

[USMC130FE]

Mike,

Depending on how far down it was broke will depend on if this will work. I always used a lighter (*Bic*) and heated the tip to remove the broken piece. Use a small pair of pliers to hold the eyelet portion and when the tip ferule is hot enough it will allow you to pull the broken piece out. Clean it up and with a nail file smooth the remaining tip end to remove the extra stands. Carefully try and place the tip on the rod. If it fits your all set, just glue it on, line it up a there you go. Rod is fixed and didn't cost you anything other than 5 minutes of work.

Hope this helps, and makes sense to ya. If not I'll try to take some pic's and post them.

Tight Lines,

Steve

[wayne123]

The thing I found works the best is buying a new rod. I have repaired some and have never got one to turn out good. If only a little bit broke off and you can find a tip that fits good it should work. Good luck!

[Panfish Guy]

Another thing that I have done if the sensitive part of the rod is broken off is to replace it with a spring bobber.

[rockman]

Cabelas has rod tip kits for $17.99.They also have single rod tips in a myriad of sizes,and varying prices.I second the suggestion to bring it back to them,if you bought it from Cabelas.You may end up with a brand new rod.Good return policy there.

[olski]

Hey Mike, I would say your best bet is to take it back to Cabela's. I think you said it was a Cabela's rod. If thats the case you should be able to exchange it for another one without much trouble.