Rod Repair???

[fathernson]

I have a rod that snapped a foot from the tip and was wondering if its possible to repair??? I usually just get a new one but this one has major sentimental value. So it doesn't matter whether it's cost effective. If it's possible I would like to get it done. Does anyone know a place that does that?If it is even possible

[kenny]

No it can't be repaired, at least not to the original length. It could be made into a short medium heavy for jigging up big Tripletail's, and Mangrove Snapper offshore.

[fathernson]

That would be better than trashing it for sure.

[Texfish]

There are some repair guys who will put a ferrule on it but the action will never be the same.

As Kenny suggested put a new tip and presto you have a little heavier action rod.

[kenny]

i've had some success using old rod peices to put a slug inside and outside of the break, and epoxying it all together. i,ve got a 6' 5" all star setting up now. when i get the eyes put back on, i have a double foot eye put on over each splice joint to kind of double enforce it. it definatly changes the action, sometimes for the better. not sure if it would be worth it as close to the tip as yours is though.

Bet that ain't too pretty! LOL

[Dawg]

Dont see why a ferrule would not work, they use them on fly rods to make them 4 pieces without loosing any action in them.

[TIMG]

Check with Lloyd Pepper out here on the west end. Bay Harbor. Builds/repairs custom rods. 409-737-1136

[TIMG]

get it fixed and hang it on the wall to admire!

[TTU Wader]

Your best bet is what Kenny suggested. You can take it to FTU and they will get you fixed up.

[lurefisher]

How far from Alvin do you live ,I can get it fixed for ya.

[fathernson]

Sounds like I have a few options. Thanks guys!