Fishing Rod Repair

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How to Repair a Broken Fishing Rod   

If your fiberglass rod breaks and isn’t under warranty, don’t get rid of it. It can be fixed easily and be used for many more years. It will just require a small amount of time and patience. You can even try and do it yourself.

 

Repair Guide:

 

Supplies: clear nail enamel, glue, strong thread sandpaper (belt), a wooden dowel that is close in diameter to your broken rod, 6 to 8 inches long  

  1. Cut two pieces of the rod. Make sure you have a smooth seam. Fiberglass rods often split, crack, splinter and break at the exact same time. Cut both ends until you see no cracks.  
  2. Inspect the rod to make sure that the surface is even. When have the rod cut to the point that the surface is solid, get the dowel and carefully sand it so that it will fit into the ends of your break snugly. Insert it 3 to 4 inches in both ends. 
  3. Take the dowel out and put a generous amount of glue on it. Put it back in the rod and make sure the eyes are straight.  
  4.  Follow the recommendations on the glue bottle when letting it set. Then use the sander to remove any excess glue. Begin with a half hitch, 2 or 3 inches over the break and wind the threads tightly. Don’t let it overlap until you have gotten 2 to 3 inches beyond the break. Tie it off with a few half hitches and put on the nail polish liberally. After it has dried completely, you can use the rod. It is good to recoat the area that was threaded yearly as well as the guides and the wrappings.      
     

 

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