How easy is this to fix by myself?

[pauldconyers]

My 9 year old son has a simple little 6'6" Abu Garcia bait cast rod that the insert has fallen out of the top eyelet on. I would ASSUME this should be an easy fix? My first problem is the insert itself. I assume all companies do not use the exact same eyelet insert size and all that? Once I get is it more than just doing a real clean job with Gorilla glue? Again, it is a cheap rod for a 9 year old that I am just trying to get usable again, does not need to be perfect. Ideas or thoughts?

[newriverfisherman1953]

Replace the entire tip. It is an easy fix. 

[CountryboyinDC]

I know there are some rod makers and tackle repair types on here who can tell you how to do it right.  For me, with a cheapie rod, I'd cut off the tip top, buy one of the Fuji $3 repair kits, and glue that tip top on.  Ask me how many times I've done that for kid's rods.

Here's the BPS link, but you can get them at big box stores, tackle shops, etc.

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/fuji-rod-tip-repair-kit

 

[Throwafrog]

Yes, you can just replace the whole tip you take a lighter and heat it up and it should pull off. And you can buy a tip repair kit usually at Walmart or any other fishing store it comes with the glue and you just read the directions and glue new one back on. Good luck

[new2BC4bass]

21 minutes ago, Throwafrog said:

Yes, you can just replace the whole tip you take a lighter and heat it up and it should pull off. And you can buy a tip repair kit usually at Walmart or any other fishing store it comes with the glue and you just read the directions and glue new one back on. Good luck

Yup.  Just that simple.  No need to cut it off.  I received a used Hammer that the tip insert was missing on.  Got in touch with Hammer and they sent me a package of them for free.

[islandbass]

It is very easy to do!  If all you have to is replace the tip or reglue it, as mentioned one of the tips in those tip repair kits is sure to work. 
 

and it the new tips don’t fit, you should be able to find it at a place like mud hole. 

 

After I bought the kit, i just watched YouTube videos until I felt comfortable and did the replacement and it was easier than I thought it would be. 

 

So go for it.  Trust me. If I can do it, anyone can. Not only that, you’ll come out of this more knowledgeable and come out looking like a hero to your son. 

[NOC 1]

21 hours ago, CountryboyinDC said:

I know there are some rod makers and tackle repair types on here who can tell you how to do it right.  For me, with a cheapie rod, I'd cut off the tip top, buy one of the Fuji $3 repair kits, and glue that tip top on.  Ask me how many times I've done that for kid's rods.

Here's the BPS link, but you can get them at big box stores, tackle shops, etc.

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/fuji-rod-tip-repair-kit

 

This...except I wouldn't cut the tip off, I just heat it a little with  a lighter to soften the epoxy and carefully slice it and peel it off with mt thumbnail (don't cut the blank) they tip isn't epoxied on, only the wrapping over it is. The tip is held on with hot glue just like the replacement tips in the kits.

[Michigander]

Use pliers to remove the hot tip, not your fingers. Seems simple but I neglected this pro tip the other weekend when I had to temp fix a rod at the boat launch. ?

[Tywithay]

If you do the lighter technique, hold the flame away from the guide and heat it slowly. Try not to clamp it too hard or twist it with the pliers or it will splinter the end of the blank. Once the epoxy gives it should slide off pretty easily. I usually lightly sand it before gluing the new tip to make sure there's no chunks of old epoxy as well, but you do have to be gentle, as the tip is obviously very thin.