Rod Snapped

[Robbie]

Well i was fishing the other day and the tip of my rod snapped about 4 inches from the top.....

and i was just wondering if anyone could tell me how i could possibly fix it or if they now where i could go to get it fixed? and how much it would cost?

thanx Robbie

[Feral]

Depends on the type of rod.

Generally the easiest way to do it is to take it back to the next runner, and replace it with a new tip. Makes the rod a fair bit stiffer and reduces casting distance, but it is still usable.

Most tackle shops would do it for yyou for under $20. (If you do the prep, about $7 or $8 to fit a tip)

If it is a solid tip rod, it may be possible to have the tip replaced. dunno about price or who to do it.

[rayke1938]

I have a mate who lives in redland bay who does good work at a very reasonable price. He is currently making up the loomis blanks that i purchased on ebay for me.

Give him a ring or drop in and see him .

He also has a good range of reconditioned rods at very reasonable prices.

You have a couple of options with your rod as feral said just replace the tip or convert the rod to a 2 piece by cutting the rod lower down and replacing the complete top of it or sometimes john is able to internally spline the rod and rejoin it, It all depends on the value of the rod and how the repair will affect the action. If you live locally i would drop in and see john.

John Ford

240 Main St

Redland Bay 32068048

[blue_mako]

What type of rod is it mate? I got my 2 Dropshots snapped n went back and got them replaced for free! They didn't replace just the tip they replaced the whole 2nd piece of my rod. Which is great since my tips arn't weakened.

Troy

[Cowfish13]

I've had that happen to be and cause mine had a nibble tip, i just cut it off down to the next guide. still works fine. I wish i could get a better reel on in though;)

[Robbie]

my rod is a ... baitcaster.... squdigy spinnerbait....... carbon fibre ... ill tell u what it exactially is later because im at the coast at the moment and i left that rod at home!

[RYAN]

id just buy a better rod....

[Robbie]

this rod cost me $100 alone soo i dont have enough money to but a better one lol

[ando_04]

get a new one

[rhysfenn]

hey there mate the only way you could fix that is you get a nother tip that will fit that road and just use that one maybe

rhys

[Rex_Hunt]

hey robbie yeah i remember that ay. ill lend ya one of mine if u want next time we fish.