broken rods

[nymph_pimp]

I live in ogden and have 2 broken rods. My question is how hard are they to fix, or if someone would like to fix them for me, And if they are worth fixing I can post pics if anyone is interested feel free to pm me or reply any way you would like both are broken at the rod tips
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[riverdog]

If they have no warranty many manufacturers will repair them for a small fee. You can also repair them yourself. Sportsman and others usually carry a large variety of rod tips that fit over the broken end and are glued on. Just take the broken section to the store to be sure you get the tip that fits best.
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[Fly_Flicker]

The short answer is - yes they can be fixed.

I am presuming that these are fly rods? Fly rods are a bit different in that the line and rod blank do all the work - and the placement of the guides and blank stiffness work together to create a smooth casting rod. I simplified this a little bit but it is the basics.

In your case the tip is broken - which means the new tip placement is easy - at the end. Depending on how much of the tip was lost the repaired rod may cast the same - or not!

If too much tip was lost you may be better of getting a replacement section.
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[leechman]

I recently broke the tip section of a 4 piece Sage 6 wt that is 30 years old. It was one that I built up from a Sage blank. Sage replaced the section for $50 and shipping. Now I have to wrap the guides and set the tip but is sure a lot cheaper than buying a new Sage rod. Check with the manufacturer. You have to send the rod in. If it is one you bought as a ready to fish rod, not a blank, they will send you back a ready to fish rod with a new tip section for a nominal fee.

Old rods like my sage are like old friends. You just don't want to let them go. They are worth repairing.
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[GP]

Call Lance at Anglers Den. He recently put a tip top on for me for $2.00
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