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#1 May-05-14 6:50AM
- BillyBigMouth
- Northern Snakehead
- From: Richmond, VA
- Registered: Aug-15-11
- Posts: 140
Repairing a rod
So I took the yak out Friday night. As I was loading it on top of my car, I noticed it was hitting the trunk. So I reached over and shut the trunk. Only to forget my rods were leaning against the car. I broke a casting rod and a spinning rod right in half :'( :'(
I was very upset with myself.
Now the question... I love my Abu Garcia Vendetta spinning rod. Is there any way to fix it???
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#2 May-05-14 9:54AM
- plan b
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- Registered: Jul-14-07
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Re: Repairing a rod
Maybe you can get a warranty replacement
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#3 May-05-14 1:24PM
- captmikestarrett
- Patagonian Toothfish
- From: Potomac River
- Registered: May-06-08
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Re: Repairing a rod
I have fixed them by inserting an old rod inside the broken area and some two part epoxy on the piece inside. Then you need a wrap on the outside to keep the original rod from splintering. Follow with some nail polish over the threads.
But the rod will never feel right ,,,, still useable but never right.
My suggestion is a new Berkly Lightning rod for 35 bucks.
Hint Amazon..
Capt Mike
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#4 May-05-14 2:27PM
- Ernie
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- From: Ashburn VA
- Registered: Feb-03-06
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Re: Repairing a rod
captmikestarrett wrote:
My suggestion is a new Berkly Lightning rod for 35 bucks.
This rod is a favorite of many a smallie fisherman....,
Time to go fishin' again!
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#5 May-06-14 5:17AM
- hookup
- Patagonian Toothfish
- Registered: Jan-31-12
- Posts: 2348
Re: Repairing a rod
Yeah, you can fix them.
You can buy ferrels from places like Mudhole, along with Rod Bond or a similar water & sun proof epoxy and turn them into a two piece.
Or you can get a dowel, turn it on a lathe to match the ID of the blank, epoxy, then wrap with thread & flexcoat - or similar thread coating.
Both will change the action of the rod & cost more than to replace them.
But if you've ever wanted to build your own, you know have a place to start - fix them yourself.
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#6 May-06-14 6:26AM
- BillyBigMouth
- Northern Snakehead
- From: Richmond, VA
- Registered: Aug-15-11
- Posts: 140
Re: Repairing a rod
Thanks for all of the tips! I think I will probably replace it. I had a feeling even if I repaired it, it would never be the same.
I'm going to look into that Berkley rod....
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#8 May-06-14 7:26PM
- firemunkee
- Patagonian Toothfish
- From: Ashburn, VA
- Registered: May-23-13
- Posts: 1766
Re: Repairing a rod
Bass pro has the lightning rod 20% off may 16-26. Free shipping to store. There's a location in MD and I'm in that area often and could pick it up for you if you decide to go that route.
Together we'll fight the long defeat.
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#9 May-09-14 6:44AM
- BillyBigMouth
- Northern Snakehead
- From: Richmond, VA
- Registered: Aug-15-11
- Posts: 140
Re: Repairing a rod
Thanks Firemunkee! I think I am just going to use it as an excuse to go to Bass Pro 
Besides, I can't wait till the 16th!!!
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