Rod Repair?

[MultiSpeciesFisherman]

I cracked the tip of my rod. Not enough to break it off but enough to make it stay bent after catching a fish. I'm sure eventually it will break off. Anyway, is there anyone I can take the rod to to have them fix it? Or are those rod repair kits good enough? I'm hoping for a solution that doesn't take away any sensitivity. Please let me know.

[roadwarrior]

Well, we will see what the rod builders have to say. Copy this post and put it in "Tacklemaking", too.

My rods all have return policies. Unless it's just a tip-top, I would have the rod replaced.

[MultiSpeciesFisherman]

Well it is a Field and Stream rod that I bought from Dick's sporting goods. I didn't buy the warranty because I have like 20 rods and have never broken one. But the combo between the rod and the reel was like $80 marked down from $100 and I'm a married full-time college student so I just don't have the extra cash to drop on buying a replacement. If Field and Stream has a repair or replacement policy, even if it costs a little bit of money, I think it would be worth fixing or replacing under those circumstances. But I can't just throw the rod out and start over.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

It depends how far down the tip it's broken. An inch or so probably won't be noticed and you can trim it off even and put a new tip-top on. If it's broken further down it will need to be sleeved which is a job for a qualified rod builder. Shipping is expensive and based on the value of the rod I suggest having someone within driving distance do the repair if needed.