11-21-2008, 01:18 AM
Had a 2 piece rod top section snap just above the ferrule. Because it was so close to the ferrule I couldn't use a short joining piece. A friend suggested wrapping with glass tape & epoxy over. I did the job last week & it all appears good & strong.
BUT there is a problem I just hadn't foreseen. The repair has set at a very slight angle. This means the butt section won't go fully home. It's probably only about 1/4" to go but I suspect this will be important & may lead to another failure(it's a pike rod & will be casting heavy weights).
Is there any chance of recovery - maybe ream out the blank until all is home, or is it trash-bound?
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BUT there is a problem I just hadn't foreseen. The repair has set at a very slight angle. This means the butt section won't go fully home. It's probably only about 1/4" to go but I suspect this will be important & may lead to another failure(it's a pike rod & will be casting heavy weights).
Is there any chance of recovery - maybe ream out the blank until all is home, or is it trash-bound?
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