Broke the end off a rod.... - Page 2

jim t · 08-07-2008, 01:27 AM

7' spinningrod used for fishing in a freshwater pond.

Caught a small 4 footgator with a plastic frog... tried to use the tip of the rod to dislodge the frog from the roof of the gator's mouth.

"Let me help,... from 7' away..."...I thought

That rod is now 6' 8"

Waiting to see that plastic frog float to the surface. Still waiting by the way...

Jim

Daydreamin · 08-07-2008, 11:45 AM

I knocked the insert out of a rod tip. I still have the insert and just pressed it back in but dont know if they are glued in place. Anyone know if those inserts are supposed to be glued? I don't want to replace the rod tip if I can avoid it.

fishnfrenzy · 08-10-2008, 08:39 PM

I'm going to give the epoxy a try. I'm sitting on a CALSTAR rod that broke in a move 2 years ago. Glad I didn't get rid of it!!

Jason · 08-12-2008, 02:27 AM

Redneck fix = Just take a pair of cutters and cut off past the next eye-let!!! Done that many a times w/ cheapie combos!!!

I just broke 1 off this weekend, and Walmart usually has repair kits but I checked and no go....I guess I'll try Academy next!:usaflag

08-07-2008, 01:27 AM	#11
jim t Neptune calls me "Daddy" Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,636	RE: Broke the end off a rod.... 7' spinningrod used for fishing in a freshwater pond. Caught a small 4 footgator with a plastic frog... tried to use the tip of the rod to dislodge the frog from the roof of the gator's mouth. "Let me help,... from 7' away..."...I thought That rod is now 6' 8" Waiting to see that plastic frog float to the surface. Still waiting by the way... Jim __________________ GO GATORS!!!

08-07-2008, 11:45 AM	#12
Daydreamin Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gulf Shores Posts: 92	RE: Broke the end off a rod.... I knocked the insert out of a rod tip. I still have the insert and just pressed it back in but dont know if they are glued in place. Anyone know if those inserts are supposed to be glued? I don't want to replace the rod tip if I can avoid it.

08-10-2008, 08:39 PM	#13
fishnfrenzy Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 38	RE: Broke the end off a rod.... I'm going to give the epoxy a try. I'm sitting on a CALSTAR rod that broke in a move 2 years ago. Glad I didn't get rid of it!! __________________ 2012 Jackson Cuda

08-12-2008, 02:27 AM	#14
Jason Like a roach in the dark! Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In the woods, lookin' fer ticks! Posts: 5,835	RE: Broke the end off a rod.... Redneck fix = Just take a pair of cutters and cut off past the next eye-let!!! Done that many a times w/ cheapie combos!!! I just broke 1 off this weekend, and Walmart usually has repair kits but I checked and no go....I guess I'll try Academy next!:usaflag

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