How to Repair the Tip of a Fishing Rod

Introduction

The tip of a fishing rod can easily break when fishing. Without the tip, the rod won't be useful. Fortunately, the tip can be replaced in seconds so you can continue fishing without a problem. You will need a rod tip replacement kit (this should include 3 tips of different sizes and a hot glue stick), a lighter, paper towel, and the fishing rod you will repair. Follow this guide and in just seconds you will have a useful fishing rod to continue fishing.

You will need to do the repair fairly quick once you get to the point of gluing the rod tip on the rod so the glue doesn't dry on either piece separately. It's important that both pieces have the melted glue applied when putting them together.

What you need

Step 1 Tip of a Fishing Rod

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Determine what tip fits the fishing rod the best.
A tight fit is preferable and will have the best outcome for the repair.

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Step 2

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Melt the tip of the glue stick with a lighter.
Use a paper towel underneath the area you melt the glue because it can melt very quickly and drip on the surface where you are working.
Take the necessary precautions when applying heat to the glue stick because an open flame and hot glue are involved and can burn skin and other things.

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Step 3

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Apply the melted glue immediately around the top of the rod.

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Step 4

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Immediately apply the melted glue around the tip you are going to use.
If the glue stick cooled, apply heat again to make it useful.

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Step 5

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Put the tip on top on the rod immediately after doing steps 3 and 4.
Be sure to align the tip with the other guides on the rod.
If between steps the glue dried on either part, reapply heat to soften the glue so the parts fit together.

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Step 6

Allow the glue to cool.

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Step 7

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Apply some heat to the fishing rod and remove the excess glue with a paper towel.
Let it cool down again.

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Conclusion

When you put the tip on the rod with the glue, verify that it is align with the other guides and let it cooled down. If you have excess of glue, apply some heat with the lighter and let it cooled down again. After that, your are ready to go fishing!