Re: [VFB] Broken graphite rod - HELP 1111

[Dan Gray]

You can try finding something (metal rod, dowel rod etc.) you can stick down inside the rod.  you should have at least 4" on each side.  Then wrap about 2" of thread on each side of break and then cover thread with a clear epoxy.  5 minute will work, but 30 minute is better.  Apply a fairly thin coat and then turn your rod by hand until it is dry.  I have done this several times and have had mixed results.    ----- Original Message ----- From: Jimmy D. Moore To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; caddis fly ; Fly fishing in the USA ; Flytyer List Member Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 2:57 PM Subject: [VFB] Broken graphite rod - HELP 1111 Just broke the tip off one of my old graphite rods.  Broke it 8" from tip.  Clean break. Can't return to factory - cheap rod.   Does anyone know of a way to put the tip back on the rod so that it'll be serviceable?    I have some "shrink tube", but am not sure how well that will work. Any and all suggestions are welcomed.   Love this old rod and hate to not be able to use it anymore. Thanks, JIMMY                                     I FISH BECAUSE I MUST !                                             But, more importantly, I fish because                                                        my Dad taught me!   Scout Exec. BSA,(Ret.) - Outdoor Writer,  TOWA, GRTU, FFF     For fly fishing info across the USA world. check out     http://www.BIGTROUTMAN.homestead.com/MainPage.html     By popular request, here's the URL for Sporting Tales Magazine     http://sportingtales.com/main.php