Tackle Warehouse DIY: How-To Replace a Rod Tip
If you fish long enough, you are eventually going to break a rod tip. Whether it’s a bent guide, a missing insert, or a snapped tip, it’s an unfortunate reality of the sport. Luckily, fixing a broken tip is an easy and cost-effective task that can even be done on the water. In this Tackle Warehouse DIY article, we’ll go through four easy steps to replace it and be ready to get back on the water in the blink of an eye.
Gone are the days of waiting weeks for you to get your favorite rod’s tip patched up by the manufacturer or repair shop, in just a few minutes you can go from temper tantrum to casting a line in search of that next trophy fish.
Keep scrolling for step-by-step instructions!
Items Needed:
–Replacement Rod Tip
-Heat Source
–Pliers
–Hot Melt Glue
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If you are replacing a damaged tip, you will first need to remove it and expose the underlying section of the blank. Using your preferred heat source, heat the tube of the top guide for several seconds to loosen the glue, allowing you to pull it free from the rod with pliers or forceps. Take care not to expose your rod to direct flame or overheat the blank as it can cause severe damage. Additionally, use caution here and rely on your tools, as you do not want to burn your fingers by grabbing the hot guide.
Once you expose the tip of the rod blank give it a wipe with an alcohol pad or clean rag to remove any dirt or debris from the tip, ensuring a strong bond between the glue and your new tip.
Step Two: Choose Your New Guide
Many rod repair kits will come with three top guides varying in size. You can simply try each guide to find the one that fits snuggly on your rod. If you are purchasing individual tips, it can be helpful to use calipers to determine the diameter of your rod’s tip to best match with the corresponding tube bore diameter listed on the product’s webpage.
