Repairing a broken rod tip - Rod repair.

[@davidb.7093]

I am beginning to think you break rods on purpose just to show us how clever you are. Seriously a great video armed with your two recent vids there is no reason why we can't all make effective repairs when we break our rods. Thanks John.

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

- Haha. I can absolutely promise that I do not break anything on purpose. :P I hope these workshop videos are helpful to folks. Im just keeping myself busy whilst the weather is poor. ;)

[@patricknorton5788]

Just broke my trout rod (packing up the car) and this video is great! Very informative and accessible repair instructions.

[@trampster7306]

Another good video John - full of little useful tips & tricks!

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

Trampster - Just trying to help out mate. 😉👍🏻🎣

[@emmakateodwyer345]

Rod/reel combo with fishing kit as an emergency setup kzbin.infoUgkxntWMOZsO1Zfv-pdn_XuffEtNkTYAYu4Z recommend but started to use this every day. The rod is thick and seems durable. I keep it neatly tucked into a regular backpack all the time with my fishing gear, and can grab it anytime, put it on my back and go anywhere. I just read in another review that the rod length below the reel is adjustable as well, so I will try that too for even more portability. Probably the best setup I've ever owned. I lost the cap for the eyelets, but no big deal since I still have the black cloth sheath that came for the pole and I use that. Very portable and high quality.

[@knowheretobe_6396]

The next fish you catch is gonna be that much more satisfying! Excellent video and workmanship. I’m gonna do the same thing for my rod

[@petelacey243]

Nice quality video, no poncing around, no superglue nonsense, a proper job.

[@uglyfrog7263]

Outstanding repair, good luck with that rod!

[@timothywarne9234]

Thanks for sharing this going to it a try , got a few broken carp rods I have kept for years and not throw them away thinking they would come in hand one day .

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

- I never throw anything away, you never know when it may be handy. ;)

[@Carl-sea-days]

Brilliant. Fascinating. A craftsman at work! 🎣

[@JoeDombroski]

Nicely done, I am going to work on my old rod soon. One thing I have learned is that quick set (5 minute) epoxy is not as strong as regular set. So if you are not doing an emergency repair, I would recommend standard epoxy.

[@ramblin660]

The simplicity of the rod building /repair holders made out of old pallets are genius.

[@marqbutcher6935]

Hi John I've watched lots of rod repairs and I must say yours is the best I've seen explains every process properly brilliant. Cheers

[@Jacob-kn9cv]

just finished, using this method on my Shimano 2,75 test, carp rod. It seems to hold up nicely, but havent tested it on the bank yet. I liked the detail and the explanation aspect of this video. Thanks from Copenhagen, Denmark.

[@petersansone8076]

Haven't read all the comments so is this was already mentioned>> Sorry!! This fix works much better if you use a piece of fiberglass rod to mend it instead of graphite!!! It flexes much more and will not break again so easy!! Learned this at a National rod building convention in a repair class!! Good luck!!

[@pompeyo7]

totally enjoyed that, your tutorials are brilliant

[@KitsFishing]

We have just bought a power stick with a broken tip. I knew youd have a video to help. Thanks

[@TheAutisticAngler]

Now i know how my friend fixes my rods, thanks John.

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

The Autistic Angler - Haha. Now you know. 😉👍🏻

[@anew4713]

followed this vid by step, bit of stop and pause and fixed my Sons Greys stalker rod, and yes it’s caught another decent carp, Thanks 👍

[@nomad7412]

Love it. Like to see it in operation though. I'm certain that it will hold fine, but i get a kick out of seeing full success. Also yet another pallet use :). Appreciate your work John.

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

Nomad - I tried it with a 1lb lead in the garden and she bent into it fine. When the weather is better I’ll take her out for a proper test.

[@nomad7412]

So looking forward to it mate Ty.

[@suzannemartin5984]

What an amazing craftsman you are. My short bush rod broke three eyes from the top and is very thin. I don’t know if she’s salvageable. Thanks for a terrific video !! 👌🤗

[@theohastings2118]

I love this guy’s ethos. Well done 👍

[@darrinjd8071]

Quality video pal. Only recently found your channel. Quality

[@delboyrams363]

Top class lad Just done the same on a 9ft Black master that I broke 9in down.from tip Hopefully it stays strong now Great video thanks

[@danegoff7923]

Great job, good info to know if I every break a rod.

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

Dane Goff - I hope this vid helps folks out. 🎣👍🏻

[@joshfozzy7895]

Cheers John. Just Carried out repair to my major craft UL spinning rod for perch £245 and only had it 3 months wasn’t happy. Give it a test over the weekend for some big perch! Watched a few videos but when the start talking and they turn out to be yanks I switch off 😂

[@davidmoore928]

Used a similar method to repair a very thin walled rod (Fox Rage Terminator Pro Light Game Spin Rod) which snapped on New Years day. I used a needle instead of a section from another rod with araldite to hold it place. Having seen the video I'll try binding over the break and applying more epoxy to strengthen the area either side of the break. Anyway thanks for posting the video, I'll know how to do mend a rod properly next time.

[@dannyharris3580]

Just used this method to fix a 7wt fly rod. If it does the job ill be well happy! Good video and nice instructions cheers 👍

[@it_only_counts_on_fly3473]

Excellent, subscribed and turned on all notifications. Exactly what I was looking for, thank you

[@lemon-iu7bo]

Great video. I think im going to try this on my okuma celilo soon 👍 👍 👍. I'll update you on how it goes

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

Shield Spear - You’re best off removing as little as possible from the rod. So if it’s a clean break you’re laughing. If it’s spit right down the blank it’s game over. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@thesovietonion4671]

Lol I just fixed my today

[@ibana8449]

Ive just snapped an Ugly Stik boat rod, so think I will have a go at this repair. Putting epoxy onto your whipping works well with a teaspoon, load up the back of the spoon with epoxy and then rotate the rod in your holder, and slide the spoon slowly across the width of the braid. You will need to rotate the rod till the epoxy stops sagging. I find after rotating it for a few minutes, is enough, then check and rotate every 10 mins or so. Ends up really smooth and bubble free.

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

That is a really good tip, thank you.

[@dorflonnigan4413]

Another great how to videos thanks

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

Dorf Lonnigan - Thank you Dorf, it is my pleasure. 😊🎣

[@bobnewmanknott3433]

Still catching up another great video Thanks

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

- Too many folks throw away rather than repair and rebuild. Its a real shame.

[@noelbyrne3410]

Hello John I tried that repair a few years ago on a much lighter rod and when I next caught a decent fish the rod broke on either side of the spigot.I landed the fish though,also I find that the tea stirrers you get in caffs work well when glueing always handy int workshop

[@Garminrules]

Nice, great way to salvage a couple broke rods

[@theoisaac3564]

Yeah sir I threw away a rod once but I won't do it again after your video, thanks for the tip enjoy brother

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

- Never throw anything away. ;)

[@theoisaac3564]

@@thefishlockerworkshop Got it

[@christimms102]

Brilliant video bud wondered how folk mend rods. Cheers

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

Chris Timms - Not many folks repair gear nowadays. They either pay someone else to or just replace it. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@slhibbs]

Nice job, I normally take the eyes off the top part, then slide it inside with epoxy. Then whip the eyes back on. Just like a quiver tip

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

- That sounds a good idea. 😊

[@tonycamplin8607]

I also do it this way.

[@DaveBoothangler]

Great vid/vlog..very interesting 👍👍

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

- Thank you very much Dave, I hope this is helpful to folks.

[@philjamieross107]

now this why love your show educational thanks

[@janbundell6434]

Great stuff....Bob(Isle of Wight)

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

Jan Bundell - Thank JanBon. 😛

[@DavidMielczarek]

nice video john

[@louel9272]

I broke my 7ft rod and lost the broken end so cannot repair, its now a little over 5 feet so i use it as a jigging rod now 😁

[@EarlsFishingAdventures]

Cant wait to see it get used now. Ive never tried doing that, Well i dont have any broken rods laying about. (touch wood) i never do

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

- Fingers crossed this will never need to be used mate. ;)

[@TheHellfiremissile]

thank-you. Much appreciated.

[@jameshines4012]

Nice fix john 🙂

[@tomrobison4274]

Excellent job great repair! Tom

[@TheRealSpek]

Great video. I do my wrap jobs a little different just to make sure the braid is tied on both sides(just so it doesnt slide and keep the wind super tight. ) The most painful thing is using that Milwaukee diamond grip screw driver to mix the epoxy!!! Haha

[@martincorcoran8263]

Thanks John

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

Martin Corcoran - Any time mate 👍🏻😉

[@guerlinemcbarnette3199]

wow thank you Great video

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

Guerline Mcbarnette - It is my pleasure. 😊👍🏻

[@MikesStory1990]

16:03, you can hear the small crack.. Whenever I hear that, I smell danger.

[@mobiledragon3449]

Did it work when you fished with it?

[@robmackoutnabout]

I was just rewatching this repair vid. I've got a sea spin rod I usually keep in my work van for skive time it has an insert missing from one ring do you think I can replace the insert or have to be the complete ring

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

- Replace the whole eye.

[@1lynnc]

Love the accent😆. I'm from America

[@martincorcoran8263]

Hi John, did you put epoxy on the bottom half of the Spegit before sliding it into the bottom section? Thanks

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

Martin Corcoran - I dawbed up the narrow end of the spigot and pushed it back up inside the butt section so it carried epoxy with it coating the inside of the blank. Then slid it down into place.

[@bobthebuilder8615]

Dude I bet this is the strongest rod ever now.

[@dukebradham]

Could you use an 1/8” dowel between the eyes of the repair to line it up or do you prefer “eyes on the eyes”?

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

- Sure you can, anything to keep it straight. ;)

[@hldemi]

how did you manage to get rid of the 3-4 cm gap you between original rod sections that you had at 7:40 ?

[@Bigtbuilder]

One way would be to wrap and epoxy carbon fibre tape around the spigot that goes in the butt end to increase the diameter of the taper. Then sand to fit, push back down to increase the gap, bleed in epoxy, pull out to secure, when cured sand the joint then fit the top section.

[@simonteelin4642]

Thanks, bless you for that

[@tannershade247]

I have a surf rod that broke and I was wondering if JB weld would work

[@gordonstrachan3528]

John is this the same for the middle section of a beachcaster

[@davidmorrill2943]

Great instructions. If you don't mind me asking, where is you accent from?

[@I.have.an.std.]

I snapped a old old rod then I but the but section I sloted in and made a kayak rod

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

- Good thinking. ;)

[@liam4169]

Iv lost the eye off the tip of my rod, will I have to replace the full eye? Think I am going to try fill the end with resin and drill and file it first but not sure how that will turn out, any tips?

[@davidarwood6264]

Omg....don't make thing difficult. Replace the eye. You can get a repair kit with 3 different sizes of eyes with Ceramic guides and glue for less than $5. Five minutes time.

[@tonycamplin8607]

I know that it has been already mentioned but I always take the rings off of the top section and then slide it into the but section. Much simpler, no spigot and the repair automatically locks itself in place. Also you've still got a whole old spare section to use for something else.

[@darrendunbar8000]

Hi my feeder rod as broke just below the eye can it be fixed

[@JamesWillson008]

Great video John, what could I use for the exact same repair on a nomura samurai lure rod need a really thin dowl..? Any help appreciated 👍 spent ages eying it up and only had it a week before I manged to snap the tip off last night 😭

[@suzannemartin5984]

if you have a finescale model shop nearby you will probably find something there. They deal in miniature stuff and supplies.

[@TreeWiseChristmas]

what make and model was the rod? Cheers!

[@wrmfishing7853]

Nice vid how do you fix a broken rod eye

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

william m 06 - I change them out completely. I show that on the rod rebuild video. 😉👍🏻

[@wrmfishing7853]

@@thefishlockerworkshop the eye is not completely off it just a small snap it can still be used but always snaps the line

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

william m 06 - That is why it needs replacing. You will not fix the porcelain insert, you need to change the eye.

[@partner348]

Did i miss the parts where you removed and reattached the handle?

[@andrewlangton6570]

From a Yorkshire man that’s been in Australia since I’m 7 some how makes me home sick when I hear a English man/woman voice lol great vid are the normura rods any good and do they make a spin model cheers

[@matthewjacobs141]

I don't have thread, what I do have is dental floss and artificial sinew…will either work as a replacement for thread?

[@suzannemartin5984]

Embroidery thread maybe. Six strands.

[@matthewjacobs141]

@@suzannemartin5984 Thank You!

[@suzannemartin5984]

@@matthewjacobs141 hope it helps!

[@davidarwood6264]

Buy thread.......heck , get the color you want. I would only use dental floss in a situation where I was trout fishing for days , way back in the mountains and I didn't bring a backup rod. This would never happen because I'm always prepared for such situations.

[@matthewjacobs141]

@@davidarwood6264 That is exactly what I did...2 colors

[@denissperanda3029]

NICE WORK ,WHY DONT YOU CUT THE ROD WITH DREMEL ON LOW REVOLUTION INSTED OF METAL SAW ....

[@5wisher5weet]

Great, only issue for me is the section where my rod is broken is so thin I'm struggling to find a spigot

[@RaabStephan]

Same here

[@alfredliggins8510]

small nail maybe?

[@adrianneedham2373]

Cocktail stick works on thinner tips

[@suzannemartin5984]

This is my problem too. I was thinking of rooting through stuff and finding a strong wire maybe.

[@Bigtbuilder]

Tip: Regular epoxy fingerprints etc can be cleaned off with Surgical Spirit before it 100% cures.

[@suzannemartin5984]

Is that called rubbing alcohol?

[@Bigtbuilder]

@@suzannemartin5984 yes it is

[@RabiulAlam-xd5st]

Thank u :)

[@theoisaac3564]

👍

[@thefishlockerworkshop]

- Thanks.

[@TyRex93]

mine snapped right at the connection with the feeder tip and left a chunk inside the rod xD

[@Almirjaffa]

Never going to be as before, and you will never have confidence in that piece of gear. Bin it.

[@KitsFishing]

Id trust it if john fixed it

[@PeuFrias]

My girlfriend thinks you look like Jude Law