I broke off about 1 foot of my rod (in the middle of 2 eyelets) so its a clean break in the rod itself… is there a simple fix for a rod break ?
A good rod builder/repair guy can splice it back together. There would be a small bump where the splice was but action is really not affected. Only one I know of is in the Upstate.
if it can be fixed, the guy upstairs in haddrells mt pleastant can fix it. know that. i broke one like you did years ago. he fixed it, put a dowell in the rod, worked fine, action was definitely affected.
A ferrule can be placed in it, but it will effect the rod’s action and often becomes the next “weak spot” for another breakage…
We fix them with a small section of rod material on the inside of the rod blank and a sleeve of rod material on the outside. THen wrap it like a rod guide and it is good to go.
That last one there sounds like it will work. I know for sure a dowel or anything solid added inside just fubars the action up bad. Will store that thought for later.
J Ford
I’m pretty well versed in rod building.
Since the break is towards the tip, you will what to repair will a sleeve on the outside of the blank because finding a piece small enough for the inside wouldn’t be strong enough. The sleeve will need to be at least 2" long. Since it is under a guide it will not be as noticeable visually and the action will not be affected as much.
Iain Pelto
Edgewater 185CC “Jumpin’ Bean II”
You want to put a sleeve on the inside of the rod blank and the outside. One will not work. Also I never had a problem finding small enough pieces for the inside. But then again I have hundreds of blanks and broken rods for that purpose.
carolinacustom, where you located ? I’ve got a tuna stick i need repaired. broke off about 6-7 inches from tip.