Is It Worth It?

[GaterB]

This summer I took a kid fishing and he accidentally stepped on the second guide on my lightning rod shock. I'm wondering if there is a way to fix it that is worth it, since lightning rods are only about 50 bucks a piece. the guide snapped right above where the support meets the actual guide (circle, not sure what it's called). Anyway, it would require the complete replacement of that guide. Is there a way I can do it cheaply, or am I better off just scrapping the rod?

[tholmes]

Before you decide if the rod is worth fixing, CAREFULLY check for damage to the blank  Flex the rod in the area of the broken guide. If it's damaged, there's a pretty good chance the rod will break.

 

Replacing a guide isn't all that difficult. There are youtube videos showing how to do it. 

 

Tom

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Assuming the blank is not compromised, replacing a guide is a $10 job for a builder. DIY is an option too as mentioned.

[smalljaw67]

DVT is right, 10 bucks but it isn't too hard to do yourself if you don't know of a builder. The Berkley lightning rod shock isn't a bad rod, get the guide fixed and then when you upgrade you'll have a good rod to help teach another kid how to fish.

[GaterB]

Thanks guys i'll go the DIY route and use it as a learning experience in case I ever need to do it again!

[Sam]

Thanks guys i'll go the DIY route and use it as a learning experience in case I ever need to do it again!

 

You have just PO'ed the Bait Monkey who votes for you to have a new rod.

Like a G. Loomis NRX or GLX series.

Better be careful as the Bait Monkey knows all and he is watching you very closely now.

Watch your back when fishing!!!!

[GaterB]

hahahahaha the Bait Monkey is very real!