I have an All-Star ARS Series “Snook” rod that I have really enjoyed but it broke while fishing in the Keys last month.
I emailed All-Star and to their credit, even though I could not find my receipt, they are sending me a new rod. Unfortunately they no longer make this rod so I had to pick something comparable.
I know at $100 it isn’t a fancy rod but, to me, $100 is a lot for a rod and if it can be put back into service I’d like to get it fixed. I was wondering if it can be fixed and if so, is it worth it? As you can see in the photos, the last 3" broke off. Thoughts, ideas?
Thanks
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Doug, Ive done that to several over the years and would usually just put a new eye/guide on the end. May take a little sanding on the tip before inserting.
Pretty cool of All Star to offer a new one!
NN
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I might can fix it. Send it to me. Price is the same as last time:smiley:
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper
No way Larry, I’d have to pay you something. Maybe when the weather cools down a bit I’ll roll down your way. Got some ideas I want to bounce off you anyway.
“Apathy is the Glove into Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”, but really, who cares?
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No way Larry, I'd have to pay you something.
I work for the pleasure, not the money. It’s better for my karma 
Here is how to fix it. Get a very fine tooth saw and cut the ragged ends off clean and square. Best if you have another old sacrificial rod for a donor part. I have several of these. Cut a piece off the donor about 4" long that will fit inside of the splice point about 2" both ways and matches the taper. Smear it with epoxy and put it together. The joint should be almost invisible. If not, put a decorative wrap over it.
If you don’t have an old rod to sacrifice, I know you have a small lathe. Turn a light dowel to match the taper of the rod and glue it in. It’s going to stiffen the action more though.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper
When I break one at the tip like that, I use a piece of tig rod inside. Like Larry said, cut the ragged ends of just enough to make them flush and square. Then cut just enough tig rod to fit inside and overlap a few inches on both sides. Fill both ends with epoxy, insert the rod and stick them together. Wipe off excess and wait until dry. That tig rod is pretty stiff yet still flexible and it still works good on several rods for me.
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Some great advice. May try to repair my Powerspell that I broke on an AJ. I have some of that 2 part epoxy from mudhole.com.
NN
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Great advice guys, I’ll put it aside and save it for a cooler weather project. It’s been a good rod so I couldn’t see getting rid of it if it is salvageable.
“Apathy is the Glove into Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”, but really, who cares?