Rod snapped at Butt section

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Rod snapped at Butt section

Post by fishingvic » Tue Mar 11, 2014 2:16 pm

Hi folks,

I managed to snap my Majorcraft Egi rod (Imported) at the butt section while Kayaking on the weekend.

Long story short, it got caught between the kayak and the sand whilst retrieving the yak. (My own fault!)

I'm no expert with rod repairs, so just wondering if this is repairable and where you would suggest taking it to get it fixed?
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Re: Rod snapped at Butt section

Post by purple5ive » Tue Mar 11, 2014 2:29 pm

what you can do is take it to a rod builder and get a custom end cap put in with weights, then you can balance the rod back to what it was or better with adjustable weights in the back..
might not be the same but better than forking out for a new rod
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Post by smile0784 » Tue Mar 11, 2014 3:28 pm

or you can just a bit of wooden dowel rod and slide and glue in into the top half up about 5cm and then glue the bottom section on till then meet about 5 cm, then put glue over the 2 joins
and if you want to make it look nicer just put some black electrical tape over the join

mite not be perfect but cheap repair

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Re: Rod snapped at Butt section

Post by cobby » Tue Mar 11, 2014 3:28 pm

Either what purple said or get a carbon fibre sleeve glued over the top of the break from butt-reel seat section. The new weighted cap would be easiest though

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Re: Rod snapped at Butt section

Post by Drifta-X » Tue Mar 11, 2014 3:29 pm

I hate it when I snap my butt!!

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Post by Fish-cador » Tue Mar 11, 2014 3:49 pm

don't bother Jon. I'll give you $2 for it. ;-)
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Post by Kev209 » Tue Mar 11, 2014 4:03 pm

Try Malvern Bait and Tackle in High St Armadale he used to make and repair rods or Rick at Aussie Angler in Sherbourne Rd Greensborough either one will steer you in the right direction

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Post by Brett » Tue Mar 11, 2014 4:09 pm

You're friends with a guy that can probably fix that for you ;)

https://www.facebook.com/Howlercustomrods" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Rod snapped at Butt section

Post by fishingvic » Tue Mar 11, 2014 4:50 pm

Thanks for the tips guys :thumbsup:
Brett wrote:You're friends with a guy that can probably fix that for you ;)

https://www.facebook.com/Howlercustomrods" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Just sent them a PM!
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Re: Rod snapped at Butt section

Post by cheaterparts » Tue Mar 11, 2014 5:17 pm

Drifta-X wrote:I hate it when I snap my butt!!
is that why you carry bacon lube !
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