Cracked reel seat

[jitterbug127]

I have had another horrible year for rod breakage, and reality is setting in that the problem is the man in the mirror. I have damaged/broken 3 rods in the past month 2 of which were completely my fault and the other was a product of stupidity and current.

 

Looking at my abu garcia veritas casting rod this evening I realized that the reel seat is cracked, and now it is pretty unstable. I assume this is from over torquing the reel down, so complete user error I’m sure. I’ve had this rod about 1.5-2 years now. My question is this something that is covered under warranty/ would abu honor a replacement/discount a new rod? If this isn’t possible is it reasonable/economical to replace the reel seat?

 

I am inclined to try to epoxy the crack and throw this rod in my car to bank fish until it finally gives up the ghost, but wondered if anyone had experience with this before?

 

I assume the best option is to just buy a new rod or two and call it a day. Ark rods  with the bogo going on look pretty good. 
 

thanks and happy thanksgiving 

Rob 

 

[a1712]

You'll be very happy with your choice of the ARK BOGO. Brian 

[Jig Man]

You might try JB Weld.  It is great stuff.

[MickD]

If the rod is really important to you it is possible to replace the reel seat.  Careful use of a Dremel type saw to cut it and the grip longitudinally, then split it off and clean up the blank so that masking tape arbors can be applied to make a cylindrical form on which to epoxy a new seat and grip.  Make sure the tape arbors are totally encapsilated with epoxy befoe sliding the seat and grip into place. 

 

Not a piece of cake, but it can be done.   

[dodgeguy]

I would find out if they would cover it. If not buy a Dobyns with lifetime no fault replacement but you pay a fee.

[casts_by_fly]

Got a picture?  Depending what’s actually cracked it might be fixable. I’d be surprised if you cracked the seat body but that would be an easy fix. A hood/locking nut might be fixable or replaceable. 

[jitterbug127]

22 hours ago, casts_by_fly said:

Got a picture?  Depending what’s actually cracked it might be fixable. I’d be surprised if you cracked the seat body but that would be an easy fix. A hood/locking nut might be fixable or replaceable. 

 

Cracked reel seat 

[MidwestBassAttack]

I did the exact same to one of my Halo HFX rods. Total user error on my part from over tightening. I contacted Halo, paid a $25 replacement fee, and had a brand new rod in my hands 2 days later. They even suggested I keep the rod with the cracked reel seat and fix with Crazy Glue and baking soda which I did and it fixed it flawlessly.

[jitterbug127]

I’ll contact Abu and see what they say 

[throttleplate]

On 11/26/2022 at 10:18 AM, MidwestBassAttack said:

fix with Crazy Glue and baking soda

awesome mix

[Eric 26]

1 hour ago, throttleplate said:

awesome mix

I’m not looking to get scientific but what/how/who came up with this combination?

[casts_by_fly]

On 11/26/2022 at 8:21 AM, jitterbug127 said:

 

Cracked reel seat 

if there is any flex to the seat along the crack, I’d get some 60-minute epoxy and a hose clamp. Use a toothpick to get as much epoxy as far into the crack as possible and then clamp it tight with a hose clamp until the crack shuts. Wipe any excess away and let it sit for 2r hours before you remove the clamp. 

 

 

[throttleplate]

9 hours ago, Eric 26 said:

I’m not looking to get scientific but what/how/who came up with this combination?

i seen it on an automotive youtube video awhile back. The baking soda takes the moisture out of the glue and allows it to harden instantly.

[Big Hands]

Epoxy or any other 'glue' is not likely to even be as strong as the original piece IMHO. I would put the chances for long term survival at somewhere close to zero.

 

But, you could put a zip tie over the repaired part to fortify it. I have had success in doing exactly that. Just remember to replace the zip tie if you switch reels. Don't ask how I know that part.

[jitterbug127]

I think putting a zip tie/hose clamp and leaving it there might be a good alternative. I am going to call ABU this week get some restitution. 

[jitterbug127]

Talked to abu yesterday. $9.95 and I’m getting a new rod!