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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2013 15:14:33 GMT -6
Attachment Deletedi hope somebody knows how to fix rods and is willing to help me out! i broke it on a cat but i did manage to land him so it was bitter sweet. the warranty has finished so i wouldnt be able to take it back...... any help would be greatly appreciated!!
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Post by free2fish on Jun 22, 2013 8:24:06 GMT -6
I've fixed broken rods by gluing in a short piece of solid carbon fiber rod that fits snugly using CA glue. Length depend on where the break is but 3" to 5" should work.
Harry
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Post by brucerap on Jun 22, 2013 9:44:27 GMT -6
Sacrifice a piece of a spinning rod to act as an internal splint. Rubber cement, epoxy or, as Harry suggested, ca glue to bond.
I think I'd be tempted to do some thread wraps to reinforce externally, too. Coat the thread with epoxy or a clear cure goo type uv cement.
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Post by stevene on Jun 29, 2013 10:12:36 GMT -6
Even with the expired warranty check the manufacturers website. Most manufacturers replace sections after warranty for a reasonable price - $40 or so, and it will be good as new! (much better than a splint)
Steve.
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Post by kilgortrout on Jun 29, 2013 15:19:22 GMT -6
When you place piece of rod inside for a repair it will make the rod "stronger" where it is doubbled up, as with the internal piece plus the original rod. so when the rod bends it wil be less willing to bend where the internal piece is.Then greater stress is put where the internal piece ends, whic would be 2 places on the rod, both ends of the internal piece. To minimize this effect use the cheapest crapiest piece of rod for the repair,or what ever is the most flexable you can find. Remove the guides around the repair and place them on top of where the internal piece ends. If you need a extra guide I figure I will have one that will match. Wrap them on with fly tying thread and epoxy it up for protection. You will be back in action, maybe it will work, depends how far up the rod it is. When using this rod and you have a fish on do not lift the rod higher than 45 degrees. Good advice for any rod and you should never break a rod. I have repaired cheap rods this way and they have no broken, expensive rods have thinner walls and break easier in the first place and are much harder to repair, I have not managed to repair a expensive thin walled rod. Hence learning the 45 dergree advice the hard way. I see zillions of people lift the rod right vertical as soon as the fish takes, great for setting the hook but go to 45 right after that and not much chance of rod breakage, properly set drag helps as well,tweek the drage according to the fish size once hooked. All part of the fun, or just buy a unbreakable fishing rod: www.torquedfishing.com/HighSticking.pdf Good luck..................Ron
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