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05-27-2023, 11:07 AM
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Fly Rod Repair?
I accidentally snapped the middle section of my 3-piece and warranty won’t replace unfortunately. Is it possible for this to be repaired? If so, can you recommend someone to do the repair? TIA
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05-27-2023, 11:58 AM
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Have repaired rods in the past.You need a length of comparable diameter rod material,epoxy it onto either end of the break.Leave at least 6 to eight inches of repair rod inside your broken section.
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05-27-2023, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by buckman
Have repaired rods in the past.You need a length of comparable diameter rod material,epoxy it onto either end of the break.Leave at least 6 to eight inches of repair rod inside your broken section.
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And it will be clunky and heavy.
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05-28-2023, 07:24 AM
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And it will be clunky and heavy.
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Correct,but I don't know of any other way. Hvae only done it on spinning rods,fly rods would be a different story.
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05-28-2023, 07:21 PM
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No, it can’t be repaired to function like original
The “repairs” are a way to keep fishing, temporarily, if you are remote enough that you can’t buy/borrow a replacement. Repaired rods won’t cast well at all, and the repairs will fail in fairly short order. Maybe you get a few days, maybe not.
I have done a couple, one with willow/nylon backing/duct tape, in the hills. And one with epoxy at home. Both got replaced.
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05-29-2023, 06:50 AM
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05-29-2023, 07:09 AM
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Exactly what I described,it works. Only other way is replacement.Try it you have nothing to loose at this point.
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05-29-2023, 09:16 PM
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Appreciate all the replies! I’ll see what I can do.
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05-30-2023, 11:44 AM
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Lornce that looks a lot like fibre glass, it was already clunky and heavy.
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05-30-2023, 04:04 PM
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On the contrary, it is a Reddington Butterstick, called that because of its smooth casting ability. It's a real charmer of a Dry fly rod, Made of T-glass very light compared to the old fiberglass. Can drop a fly on a dime and I barely know I am carrying it its so light. All and all a fun rod to cast, this one is a 7.5 ft 3-weight. A favourite for small stream work.
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fishing regulations and facts on fish handling
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