rod repair question

[lynyrdsky1]

i have an old all star titanium telescopic rod that was givin to me by my dad but its handle is falling apart. the whole  end is covered with ducktape holding it together is there anyway to fix it. i dont want to get rid of it since they dont make them anymore

[rubba bubba]

Can you post pics?

[.RM.]

Sure can (with rod building experience quite easily) but if you don't have any rod building experience, it would probably be best if you search for a local rod repair person or rod builder (usually connected to a local mom&pop tackle shop) to do the job properly.

Good Luck & Tight Lines!

[lynyrdsky1]

heres the pictures took it on my phone not that good of quality

[hookingem]

You Could possibly just convert that rod into a skeleton handle. I know there is a few DIY's on here about that conversion.

[lynyrdsky1]

heres the other picture

[lynyrdsky1]

can you post a link to how to do the conversion

[hookingem]

It's not the easiest thing in the world but

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1267429668/12#12

[lynyrdsky1]

thanks ill see if i can try it

[lynyrdsky1]

i checked the rod its broke threw the blank

[.RM.]

As a rod builder I will add..

Yup you could do a split grip conversion on that rod. But be fore warned you will change the balance of the rod and what ever is eating your cork will not stop....

Good luck in your endeavor..

Tight Wraps!

[lynyrdsky1]

is there anyway to repair the blank core

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

With the cork deteriorating and having been taped over, I'd have the whole thing replaced. As RM suggested, I'd look for a local rod builder to do the repair which should be fairly inexpensive. If you feel like you want to take this on, there are a couple ways it can be done. PM me if you want and I'll try to help.

[lynyrdsky1]

is there anyway to fix the blank core and the cork without converting it