hardhat Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Today after fishing, i was putting the rod in the car and I hit the tip. The guide itself didn't break just the insert. Do I have to get it fixed or can I just glue it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMMO Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 The tip doesn't even get wrapped, just some kind of hot glue. It's a cheap repair. Buy a new tip-top at your local tackle shop, and they will probably put it on for free, while you wait. (CAUTION: Don't try this at K-Mart or Dicks! Go to a place that sells bait.) Maybe someone from your area would suggest where? It doesn't pay to try and put the old one back, it could pop out again at an inopportune time and truncate a trip, or worse. AMMO ><))))))))))@> *AMMODYTE* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWorms Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Tip replacement guides are not much $$$. Better off replacing it , the better tackle shops that build rods on site or sell components,/most will replace it while you wait.... Heat gun or a propane torch to loosen and remove the old broken tip , then fresh glue and new tip installed, cools in a few minutes. Back in business.... My rod and my reel , thy comfort me ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysWading Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I guessing the ceramic insert didn't come out in one piece.In any case ,like already said replace it.Fuji makes repair kits you can buy.It comes with different size tip-tops and a hard glue stick.You don't need a propane torch or heat gun,you could just use a lighter.Heat -up the old tip-top and remove it.Then,heat up the glue stick and apply the softened glue to the end of the rod and put on the new guide. Practice catch and release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buz23 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 This is a case where you go to the tackle shop. The good ones have a plano box full of different size tip tops and can find one and glue it on for a few bucks. The ones I've seen in the Fuji kits are freshwater sized and not very heavy duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhawk19 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Good info here. When you go to a shop to get it replaced, buy a few extra tips and some tip glue. There are some you tube videos out there on replacement. You can do it in a few minutes and not loose a fishing session..... You should take it to a shop the first time though. Some of the companies use epoxy and its a PITA to get off that first one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afterhours Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 When you go to a shop to get it replaced, buy a few extra tips and some tip glue. yup do this. my box o' tip tops has saved more than one guy. "A GAMEFISH (which striped bass should be) Is too valuable to be caught only once"...Lee Wulff " When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty" - Thomas Jefferson "Sometimes we live no particular way but our own" - Robert Hunter/Grateful Dead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnycakes Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I have at least one replacement tip for all my rods and a glue stick that I leave in the truck. Great advise from Lou n Don. plays well with others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Debaiter Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Great idea... A little insurance never hurts Boston Strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdogfish Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Ironically I was going to post the same thing this morning. My problem is that I'm up in Vermont and the local B&T have never seen a salt water rod. I prowled around SW* and Tackledirect website but saw nothing. Also perused Amazon but many different kits and not good descriptions on sizes or applicability to salt-water rods. Anyone have advice on where to purchase online tips for a surf rod? The Great Big Jig in the Sky...Shine on you crazy diamond jig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedJeep Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Ironically I was going to post the same thing this morning. My problem is that I'm up in Vermont and the local B&T have never seen a salt water rod. I prowled around SW* and Tackledirect website but saw nothing. Also perused Amazon but many different kits and not good descriptions on sizes or applicability to salt-water rods. Anyone have advice on where to purchase online tips for a surf rod? GOogle MUdhole Tackle. Peace Frank II --- If anyone needs me, I'll be in my MAN CAVE, rotating the laundry. - C.C.A. - American Littoral Society Tagger w/ 64 returns - Vietnam Veteran U. S. Army, Grand Pa of 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdogfish Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 GOogle MUdhole Tackle. Peace Went there. Not finding exactly what I need. But sent them a question anyway. This rod is made with Fuji Hardloy guides. Any idea on the sizing? 10-12? Saw a Fuji Hardloy tip on Amaz*n for a few bucks. Also saw several for $42 bucks plus $7 shipping!!! That's nuts. The Great Big Jig in the Sky...Shine on you crazy diamond jig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhat Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Thanks everyone. I should make covers like they do for golf clubs, I have a few broken tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Africaster Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Thanks everyone. I should make covers like they do for golf clubs, I have a few broken tips. Hey HardHat, if you have a few that are broken, I'd reconsider the way you load/store your rods. Any society that charges it's own children for knowledge, is doomed to fail. Whilst intelligence is not affected by geography, it is influenced by education, opportunity and drive. Now is the time to change our attitude towards blues, next year may well be too late (Somebody listened ) Member of the Yellow Eyed Devils May you never have to fish to live, rather live to fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhat Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I'm usually careful with my rods. Until I'm done with a long day of fishing and I'm tired, I just want to get the stuff back in the truck, that's when it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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