Arizona Crappie Association

Fishing and Dock Talk => Crappie Gear => Topic started by: OneBlade on October 25, 2021, 05:22 PM

Title: Rod Tip Repair Kit / How To
Post by: OneBlade on October 25, 2021, 05:22 PM: Anyone have a good recommendation on a rod tip / eyelet repair kit they would recommend? Do they work, any special tools needed? I have a few rod tips and eyelets that need repair might just do it myself.
Title: Re: Rod Tip Repair Kit / How To
Post by: FishMan on October 25, 2021, 06:29 PM: Rod tips are easy. Kits are cheap and often have different sizes. They clone with a wax glue stick. Heat the glue with lighter rub on the tip, slide on the eye…hold in place a few second. Guide eyes a little trickier.
Title: Re: Rod Tip Repair Kit / How To
Post by: cousinlll on October 25, 2021, 06:37 PM: Take it to Liar’s Korner….
Title: Re: Rod Tip Repair Kit / How To
Post by: Tweeder on October 25, 2021, 08:32 PM: +1 on Liars corner. I have done my own but for $20 Richard does a hell of a good job and they lasted much longer. Havent had to replace any he has done yet. May have even been less than $20. Its a little more for eyelets mid rod but again done right.
Title: Re: Rod Tip Repair Kit / How To
Post by: Stevert on October 26, 2021, 02:58 PM: The guys at Sportsmans Warehouse have a huge selection and they'll glue it on. $4 last time I had it done. I keep a kit in the boat for quick temporary repairs but for long term the guys at Liars and Sportsmans have tips that will fit perfectly.