How do I fix a broken rod tip?

[Troller]

Hi Guys,
I have a broken end tip on my rod. It is a Shimano Compre. One of my sons stepped on it in my boat last fall and the rod broke about 2 inches from the end tip. I want to take a shot at repairing this rod myself. I have the tip that is still on the small broken piece of the rod. Question is does anyone stock rod tips in the Ottawa west area? Can anyone guide me in replacing the tip? With only about 2 inches gone off the end of the rod the rod is still very useful.

Thanks in advance.
Dave

[Bender]

Hey Dave, you should have bought a Fenwick

And what were the kids doing in the boat instead of me?????

B.

[HereMyGo]

Don't quote me on this, but I believe you might even be able to find metal rod tips at CT.

As far as I know they would just slip on the end. I'm sure some form of adhesive would be needed, but it would probably work. My only question would surround the diameter of the new tip in relation to width of the rod that is broken as you would want as snug of a fit as possible.

Just my thoughts.

[jwhite]

I asked this question last summer and a few people recommended Reel to Reel plus. I still haven't gotten around to dropping off my rod to them.

Reel to Reel plus
7547 Flewellyn Rd.
Stittsville, Ontario
Ph#...613-831-1521

[Wallyboss]

Try heating up the rodtip on the broken piece with a hairdryer it could soften up the glue enough for you to take the rodtip off. Then you could try to open it up a bit then glue it back on.

[Bass Addict]

Assumeing the tip itself is still good , using a Bic lighter heat and remove the tip , buff up the rod a little bit and see if the tip will fit over the rod I find that a glue gun works the best ,Apply glue and push on tip ...


P.S .......krazy glue won't hold for more than a week

[Bass Addict]

I asked this question last summer and a few people recommended Reel to Reel plus. I still haven't gotten around to dropping off my rod to them.

No use driving all the way out there ,, just drop them off at my place and i'll bring them out for ya.........I'm heading there next week to pick up my reels..........

[muskymatt]

Yes, Steve at reel to reel does great work.

If it's a rod tip you can buy the rod tip and do it yourself with a hot glue gun.

I took 2 of my loomis rods in to Steve to fix 4 broken ceramics, they have to replace the whole eyelet. I wouldn't ry this at home.

Work was good and cost was cheap(compared to a new rod) I would recommend them.

[curls]

If you DIY, I would recommend getting some epoxy as it's a heck of a lot stronger --> you wouldn't want the new tip to come off while fighting the fish of your life.

Epoxy is cheap ($6/tube for the 2-part stuff) and will be useful for all kinds of other applications as well so its not just a one-shot deal.

[muskymatt]

Yes 5 min epoxy is also usable , is more stable and will still melt with a flame if you need to replace the tip down the road.

I have never had a tip come off with the GGun but I have had them turn on me when stored in a hot car for the day (not while fishing) , turn them back and they are good to go.

[muskymatt]

http://www.fishingnw.com/index.php?name ... le&sid=161

Good link here!!

[Joey Rat]

Lots of good advice and since you are in Kanata Reel to Reel is a good option.

Another would be Manotick Bait. I dropped the rod locker lid on the tip of one of my rods and had it repaired in about 5 minutes for free, although I was making some other purchases.

It's my favourite 5'10' target rod.

[steve-hamilton]

send it back to shimano and get a new one.

[Carmine]

all of shimanos rod have a life time warrenty just tell them a big fish broke your rod and that ur dissappointed cuz it got away too

[bigpikemike]

i tried that but i had to send to montreal and pay for packaging and shipping...cuz i need 3 tips fixed too