Rod broken

[Justbass11]

So their I was all excited about finally going to replaced the eyelet on my Dobyns Fury Series FR733C Rod. I have watched countless number of videos on how to do it. I was a little nervous being that this was my first time doing this, So I took off the eyelet and then it happened, it was broken underneath the eyelet. Not a good way to start the three day weekend. Anyone have any thoughts on what to do? Is it junk now? Is it even worth getting it fix? I was thinking of calling Dobyns and seeing what they’ll do. Anyway have a great weekend. 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

A competent rod builder can fix it with a sleeve. Probably a $30-40 repair with a new guide. 

[kschultz76]

Call Dobyns, worst case scenario you’ll have a new rod for $50 plus shipping. 

[Justbass11]

I called Dobyns and talked with someone and they wanted to see some pics so that’s what I have done. We will see what happens and go from there.

[Mumbly]

Please keep us updated. I would to hear what they say about it.

[LionHeart]

What do you mean by eyelet?

[BobP]

The best repairs use internal and external sleeves to fix a break and it’s a pretty finacky repair.  If Dobyns offers a replacement for $75 or less, I’d choose that alternative.

[Justbass11]

Update:  Dobyns, after looking at the pics I sent them, they wanted me to send them the rod. Which is a great idea and if it is a defect, they would give me a new rod. Well after looking at the cost of shipping them the rod (over $50.00) with ups. I think I’ll take the 50.00 and use it toward another rod. Maybe another  Falcon rod who knows. 

[Tim Kelly]

You can't just cut the rod off each side of the break and send them the relevant piece? Would save a lot on shipping and would give them the break to examine. I can't imagine they'd gat any more information from the whole rod than they would the relevant 10" section.

[RichF]

15 hours ago, Tim Kelly said:

You can't just cut the rod off each side of the break and send them the relevant piece? Would save a lot on shipping and would give them the break to examine. I can't imagine they'd gat any more information from the whole rod than they would the relevant 10" section.

This. 

 

Check out the replacement program on their website.

http://dobynsrods.com/warranty/

Just cut it down, send the piece, and pay the $70 bucks for the replacement.

[Fishes in trees]

It took me years and years to remember tisane receipts - comes in handy when you bust one.

[Justbass11]

Update #2: I have been talking to their CS department and was told about their $25 shipping and so I’m going to ship them the rod and see what happens.