Rod Repair

[Durand Dan]

I'm looking for someone around the Genesse/Shiawassee are to replace a broken guide. Any suggestions?

[Skulley]

I needed a good rod repair guy since my guy that I used to go to retired about five (5) years ago.  I then decided to try it myself.  I don't have all the tools and stuff but I was able to replace the guide and make the rod functional.  It wasn't real neat.....but it worked.  Ever since then, I have been making those minor repairs myself and I have actually gotten pretty good at it.  I think I am ready to go to the next level........however that will take some investment in time and $$$$$$$ as I need to get some more stuff so that I can build rods.  So I have put that off maybe until I retire or about a year before I retire.  I can fix your guide but I live in Wayne County and that maybe a little bit too far to go to get it fixed.  I have also found that sometimes it is just better to replace the rod with a new one depending how bad the damage is.


BD               

[Cy]

Dan,

I know this is not what you are asking for but you can ship it to me in GR and I can fix it for you.

Or you can check rodbuilding.org and look for a local guy.

Cy

[thedude]

if its just a guide i can re-wrap that no prob. i'm about an hour from shiawassee in greenville.

[Skulley]

Well, there you go Dan.  You got all kinds of volunteers.

BD         

[fiker]

I don't know squat from Shinola but when one of my guides broke, being the cheap skate that I am I decided to fix it myself.

I drove down to Cabelas, bought a set of guides.  I asked the salesman for his advice. 
Read what I could on the internet.
Went out into the garage and just fixed it.

It isn't pretty.  It isn't a $250 rod.  But it works, and it's not ugly either.  In fact, it's been working just fine for about 4 years now.
I wouldn't hesitate to try it yourself if you're the least bit handy.
If you screw it up, you can always start over, or have someone else do it.

[Cy]

Rick is correct.  I have seen instructions on putting on guides with a cardboard box and book.  The only thing you really need to buy is rod thread, rod finish and a small brush.  If you want more info let me know.

Cy

[Durand Dan]

Cy,
I shot you an e-mail

DD

[thedude]

box works good for wrapping, but if you want your finish to look good, consider buying a drying motor/chuck also - You can get them on ebay for 15-20$.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ROD-DRYING-DRYER-MOTOR-6-RPM-with-Rod-Chuck_W0QQitemZ180209253132QQihZ008QQcategoryZ62148QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Cy]

That's funny...I made that same PVC chuck for my drying motor.  I should have patented the design.  Unless it is already patented... then forget I said anything.  What PVC rod chuck?

DD, I will get back to you later.

Cy

[MBell]

The hardest part of replacing a guide is not damaging the blank when removing the old guide.  When you take off the old guide and epoxy take your time.  This is more important with higher end rod blanks.  It's an easy job, the hard part is getting it to look nice.
-Matt 

[Waterfoul]

Oh heck, I have an old metal coat hanger laying around somewhere I could fashion you a new guide from... and a roll of duct tape to attach it to your pole.  Good as new!!!

All that and it will only cost you some taco bell coupons.

[Durand Dan]

Oh heck, I have an old metal coat hanger laying around somewhere I could fashion you a new guide from... and a roll of duct tape to attach it to your pole.  Good as new!!!

All that and it will only cost you some taco bell coupons.

That simplifies it!! I'm going to try it myself. I owe you the coupons

[Waterfoul]

Hey, I aim to please and sometimes my aim is pretty good!  At least I know where my next meal is coming from now.  Comforting, very comforting.   

[FOB]

Dan,
  You can PM me if you would like any tips on this topic.  I was taught about rod building a few years back, and have since made many fishing rods for kids I work with ( as well as myself ).  I am by no means a professional on this, but I do ok.  Last year I had 4 of the old Hank Parker crankbait rods, with a guide broken on each one, and I replaced all the guides with new ones  ( I wish I could buy about 10 more of those rods! ).  I get my supplies from Jans NetCraft in Maumee. 

[bigjc]

I needed a good rod repair guy since my guy that I used to go to retired about five (5) years ago.  I then decided to try it myself.  I don't have all the tools and stuff but I was able to replace the guide and make the rod functional.  It wasn't real neat.....but it worked.  Ever since then, I have been making those minor repairs myself and I have actually gotten pretty good at it.  I think I am ready to go to the next level........however that will take some investment in time and $$$$$$$ as I need to get some more stuff so that I can build rods.  So I have put that off maybe until I retire or about a year before I retire.  I can fix your guide but I live in Wayne County and that maybe a little bit too far to go to get it fixed.  I have also found that sometimes it is just better to replace the rod with a new one depending how bad the damage is.


BD               

Hey Big Dog,

Where are you at in Wayne County?  I have a couple of rods that each need one guide replaced, and I would hate to part with them.  I am in Taylor.

JC