Need rod help

[antgogz]

Hey guys. Since you all are always so helpful I wanted to ask a question. I have a 7"2 shimano worm and jig rod. I love it for shore fishing and unfortunately one of the inside pieces of the top guide fell out. Is there any way to get this repaired? I am actually going fishing today and want to use it. I know it may ware my power pro line out a bit but oh well it's only one day. What do you guys think?

[BOOMER43]

Is it the tip or one of the running guides?

[XXlyakattacker]

If it's a spinning rod remove the guide totally untill you can get it replaced. It won't cast as well but it won't mess your line up. If it's a bait caster you may have to leave it on to use it. Either way the eye has to come off to fix it.

[catfishonthelake]

I would not use Power Pro, or any line really, with a missing guide insert. It will wear your line down quickly and chances are you'll lose fish or lures.

Guides aren't overly expensive to get replaced if it's just one, especially the tip. You can actually buy tip kits at some tackle shops and then there's nothing that a lighter (to soften epoxy) and a YouTube know-how video can't show you.

I'm incredibly particular about my tackle, so if there's a guide that I want replaced, I have a reputable person do it. I'd rather pay $20 to get a guide replaced than $12 if it means it's going to get done right. I had Meltzer's put a tip on a Loomis several years ago and when I picked it up the tip was 4x bigger than the rest of the guides. I had Mike Garone (Garone Custom Rods board sponsor) do a guide on another Loomis for me and it was absolutely flawless.

If you're not 1000% percent sure the shop or person will pick the right guide, you can call Shimano, give them the model # and they should be able to provide you with the brand and size of the guide. Then you can order directly from the manufacturer and not have to worry.

All that being said, it comes down to how much the rod is worth and how much you love it. Spending $12 to get a guide replaced on a $30 rod might not be justifiable, unless it has some sentimental value.

Hope that helps.

[Jigman13]

That a cumara? If so, bring it somewhere reputable as stated above.

[briansnat]

I'm pretty sure Tackle and Field (formerly Franks) in Wanaque does rod repair. I'm sure many other tackle shops do so as well.

Or do it yourself. I did it for the first time a few weeks ago. I watched a few YouTube videos on guide replacement and with that knowledge in hand, fixed one of my rods using nylon sewing thread and some flexible epoxy. I bought an assortment of guides of various sizes from Amazon (I think it was about $8). The set didn't have a guide that was a perfect fit so I used one that was sightly wider than it should be, but it does the job. If you want a perfect fit you may have to go to the mfr.

The repair took me LT 30 minutes (not including epoxy drying time).

[antgogz]

Thanks a lot guys. I'm gonna bring it to Fairfield tackle I heard they do rod repair. The rod was 70 so I want it repaired. I also have a st croix mojo that has a broken tip I want repaired. Thanks catfish!

[catfishonthelake]

Originally Posted by antgogz

Thanks a lot guys. I'm gonna bring it to Fairfield tackle I heard they do rod repair. The rod was 70 so I want it repaired. I also have a st croix mojo that has a broken tip I want repaired. Thanks catfish!

You got it!

[NJSquatch]

Had a great experience at Fairfield tackle.

Needed a middle guide replaced. Originally told it would take 3-4 weeks they had it done in 2.5. Job is professionally done and they matched the wrap colorings. I can't even tell which guide was replaced. Only cost $14. A+

[antgogz]

Thanks squatch. i just dropped mine off their as well. nice guy workin there