Page 1 of 1
broken tip on my fly rod
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 2:13 pm
by Paya
Well I did it
some how I have managed to broke my fly rod...two night ago I was fishing Rideau and as it was getting dark so I have slipped into the river and noticed my rod is broke
Anyone know where to fix this in Ottawa ?
Only tip is broken and I do have a part but I assume I'll need a new tip to be added (I'll loose about inch of the original length)
thanks folks in advance
/p
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 2:21 pm
by Todd B.
Paya,
If your rod is under warranty you can just send it in for repair. If it is not and you only broke an inch or so off, I would simply pick up a new tip guide and epoxy it to the end of the break point. I know the Green Drake carries spare tip guides.
Cheers,
Todd
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 12:55 am
by Urbanfisherman
Reel To Reel Plus
7547 Flewellynrd, Stittsville, ON K2S 1B6
Telephone : 613-831-1521
http://www.yellowpages.ca/bus/Ontario/S ... d=00562850
They did a great job on mine.
Cheers,
UF
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:25 am
by Paya
thanks folks , I'm going to give them a call.
Todd would you know where to get epoxy ?
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:42 am
by Todd B.
Paya,
Any quick setting epoxy should work. Home Depot or Rona might carry the epoxy packets (for small jobs), rather than having to buy a whole tube. Here are the instructions from a rod building site:
MOUNTING THE TIP-TOP
Use 5-minute epoxy to secure the tip-top to the rod tip section. Make sure it is in line with the guide marks you made on the rod section. Scoop some epoxy into the tip-top and slide it back and forth on the blank to squeeze out any air trapped inside and make sure the glue is spread evenly. Excess epoxy can be removed quickly and easily before it cures with denatured alcohol and lint-free wipes. Do not use other chemicals such as acetone, as they may seriously damage your rod blank.
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 10:01 am
by Paya
Todd B. wrote:Paya,
Any quick setting epoxy should work. Home Depot or Rona might carry the epoxy packets (for small jobs), rather than having to buy a whole tube. Here are the instructions from a rod building site:
MOUNTING THE TIP-TOP
Use 5-minute epoxy to secure the tip-top to the rod tip section. Make sure it is in line with the guide marks you made on the rod section. Scoop some epoxy into the tip-top and slide it back and forth on the blank to squeeze out any air trapped inside and make sure the glue is spread evenly. Excess epoxy can be removed quickly and easily before it cures with denatured alcohol and lint-free wipes. Do not use other chemicals such as acetone, as they may seriously damage your rod blank.
sweet , thanks Todd