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Post by lunkertime on Sept 22, 2007 8:41:18 GMT -5
OK Went fishing for pike a while back had a great day landed lots of fish, but on the way home i slammed my fishing rod on the truck door!!!!  Anyways its broke about a little ways past half or so. Any advise or links on how to repair it? |
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Post by bushpike on Sept 22, 2007 8:50:07 GMT -5
heres something i found on the web to help you out lunker
You need a internal 'plug' that fits both sides of the break, & an external 'sleeve". What we've found to work well is a metal telescopic "pointer" available at office supply stores, or a metal antenna from radios & phones.(garage sales are a good source, I often buy an old radio for $5 & strip the antenna !!)
First, glue the internal plug into ONE side & let dry overnight. The next day, slip the metal sleeve over one side, glue the internal plug & metal sleeve at the same time (it's a little messy,but you can clean up with plain ol' RUBBING ALCOHOL-much safer than acetone !!!)
Let it all dry then a thread wrap over the metal sleeve, color preserver & finish will make the repair look neat. I've fished a couple rods of my own this way & hardly noticed the difference.
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Post by Sage on Sept 22, 2007 8:59:32 GMT -5
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Post by lunkertime on Sept 23, 2007 9:12:03 GMT -5
RIght on THANKS for all your help its being repaired as we speek...
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Post by Sage on Nov 3, 2007 12:08:55 GMT -5
No prob glad to help i know how it feels to have broken a fishing rod you like and are use to using..
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