Replacing tips?

TravisRush · 03-31-09, 01:46 PM

How costly is it to replace a tip on a rod? Can I have this done locally?

aikenyounggun · 03-31-09, 02:00 PM

you can get a repair kit at your local tackle shop... maybe even walmart.... but you do it yourself

cassidyta · 03-31-09, 02:04 PM

If the tip just came off, it is a simple taks to reglue. If it broke, then make sure that the tip you get will fit since you are now deeling with a larger diameter. If it did break off, make sure you didn't split it as well. I have seen that cause issues down the road.

MrPhotographer06 · 03-31-09, 02:40 PM

i always cut it off at the next line guide and then make the tip that size.. walmart sells the rod tip repair kit with multiple sizes, and a little stick of glue. you heat it with a lighter and put it on the rod then slide the tip on, make sure its straight,and your set.

i would suggest taking some of the "gel coat" off the rod where you plan to apply glue so it adheres good.

BigBassin144 · 03-31-09, 02:49 PM

Honestly, I don't think they sell higher end tips in those kits. If you're using braid, then you'll definatley want to go with something a bit more expensive, such as Fuji SiC tip. Braid with just eat through cheap ceramic guides.

If the tip in cracked or something, take a alighter or a match to it, and it shou;ld melt the glue underneath and you should be able to pull it right off. Them get some 5-10 min epoxy to glue the new tip in.

If the top of the rod broke, I'd cut it right under the damaged area and glue it on there.

You can get good guides at a good price from www.jannsnetcraft.com. by the way, for those who aren't familiar with rod building, the sizes of the tips (4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, etc) are in sixty fourths... Makes it a bit confusing, but oh well. If you give them a call at Net craft, they'll be able to help you get the right size.

BB

islandbass · 03-31-09, 03:05 PM

Probably not more than $12.00 Just find a local shop in your area or in Portland. If you were in the Seattle area, I would recommend Sportco or Outdoor Emporium.

MrPhotographer06 · 03-31-09, 03:06 PM

well yeah on a higher end rod, go for the fugi tips.. on cheeper rods, i just throw on a wally-world tip.

BigBassin144 · 03-31-09, 03:48 PM

MrP, not just Fuji. fuji also makes cheaper guides. And more important if what the guide is made of. SiC (Silicon Carbide) is the best for braided line although Alconite will work fine. Cheaper materials like ceramic will stand up to braid as well and you'll soon have to re-replace them.

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Bassboss · 03-31-09, 03:51 PM

You can get new ones at most tackle shops.... all of them hear do them for 2-5 bucks! Also eagle claw has stuff to fix them, you can get them at gander, they actually work!

TravisRush · 03-31-09, 03:53 PM

Alright thanks everyone!

IB, I live in Everett during the summer so we should meet up and get out on the water sometime!

BigBassin144 · 03-31-09, 03:55 PM

They'll do it for the price of the tip at Net Craft. It's nice living so close to them.

BB

03-31-09, 01:46 PM	#1
TravisRush BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Just north of Seattle Posts: 150	Replacing tips? How costly is it to replace a tip on a rod? Can I have this done locally?

03-31-09, 02:00 PM	#2
aikenyounggun BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: aiken, SC Posts: 2,051	you can get a repair kit at your local tackle shop... maybe even walmart.... but you do it yourself __________________ <>< Rather be Fishing ><>

03-31-09, 02:04 PM	#3
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	If the tip just came off, it is a simple taks to reglue. If it broke, then make sure that the tip you get will fit since you are now deeling with a larger diameter. If it did break off, make sure you didn't split it as well. I have seen that cause issues down the road. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

03-31-09, 02:40 PM	#4
MrPhotographer06 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 2,096	i always cut it off at the next line guide and then make the tip that size.. walmart sells the rod tip repair kit with multiple sizes, and a little stick of glue. you heat it with a lighter and put it on the rod then slide the tip on, make sure its straight,and your set. i would suggest taking some of the "gel coat" off the rod where you plan to apply glue so it adheres good. __________________ For Those I Love, I will Sacrifice: US Army since 2012

03-31-09, 02:49 PM	#5
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Honestly, I don't think they sell higher end tips in those kits. If you're using braid, then you'll definatley want to go with something a bit more expensive, such as Fuji SiC tip. Braid with just eat through cheap ceramic guides. If the tip in cracked or something, take a alighter or a match to it, and it shou;ld melt the glue underneath and you should be able to pull it right off. Them get some 5-10 min epoxy to glue the new tip in. If the top of the rod broke, I'd cut it right under the damaged area and glue it on there. You can get good guides at a good price from www.jannsnetcraft.com. by the way, for those who aren't familiar with rod building, the sizes of the tips (4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, etc) are in sixty fourths... Makes it a bit confusing, but oh well. If you give them a call at Net craft, they'll be able to help you get the right size. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

03-31-09, 03:05 PM	#6
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	Probably not more than $12.00 Just find a local shop in your area or in Portland. If you were in the Seattle area, I would recommend Sportco or Outdoor Emporium. __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog)

03-31-09, 03:06 PM	#7
MrPhotographer06 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 2,096	well yeah on a higher end rod, go for the fugi tips.. on cheeper rods, i just throw on a wally-world tip. __________________ For Those I Love, I will Sacrifice: US Army since 2012

03-31-09, 03:48 PM	#8
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	MrP, not just Fuji. fuji also makes cheaper guides. And more important if what the guide is made of. SiC (Silicon Carbide) is the best for braided line although Alconite will work fine. Cheaper materials like ceramic will stand up to braid as well and you'll soon have to re-replace them. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

03-31-09, 03:51 PM	#9
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	You can get new ones at most tackle shops.... all of them hear do them for 2-5 bucks! Also eagle claw has stuff to fix them, you can get them at gander, they actually work! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

03-31-09, 03:53 PM	#10
TravisRush BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Just north of Seattle Posts: 150	Alright thanks everyone! IB, I live in Everett during the summer so we should meet up and get out on the water sometime!

03-31-09, 03:55 PM	#11
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	They'll do it for the price of the tip at Net Craft. It's nice living so close to them. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

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