Rod Guide replacing

[macgyver]

OK I've replaced tons of rod tips before, but never a complete set. Now the question is really whether I shoud send it in to have it done, or do it myself, and learn it at the same time, with probably more overall exspense than sending it in. I have a St Croix Premier series6'6" MH 2pc spinning rod. The tip, and the first guide are down to the metal(inserts are gone), the second guide down is broken on one side. Which means both pieces need work. It's one of my favorite rod's, along with it's brother a 1 piece ;D. Anyway I need to get them replaced, and since I might as well replace them all, just wondering if any rod builders out there, can give me any tips. I don't want to start building rods at this point, not near enough time for that. But if it was relatively easy and inexspensive I thought I might give it a shot. By the time I pay to have all the guides replaced, it may be just as well to buy a new rod ???

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