Use some spring wire that will fit in the hole rather snug. I use model airplane landing gear wire. Roughen the wire with a file and glue it in with 2 ton epoxy. Wrap the area after the glue is set. I wait about a full day.
If you have access to broken sections of rods they can be used for the larger areas on the rod. A good place to find these are in the trash cans at the boat docks. I have a constant supply from one of the local resorts.
Two weeks ago I had my favorite rod snap at the male ferrule. I have a lot of scarp sections in the shop and was able to find a section the right size and taper to fit the female ferrule. Used it to make a new male ferrule section, rod is as good as new.
Tony


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Hi, everyone!
 Quick question for the group - is it possible (and worthwhile) to fix a broken-tipped fly rod?  
It was fine until a certain fiance of mine (not mentioning names...) closed a door on the tip, 
and SNAP! off goes the tip.  I'd say 3 or 4 inches of the 4-5wt is now a new mini-rod to itself 
;)(from an LL blank, my first home-made rod, as of yet unfished).  Just a curious guy 5 days 
before his wedding thinking, "she broke the rod... what am I getting into?!"
 All joking aside, accidents happen, and it's all good.  Just curious if it can be 
fixed.
Tight wraps, everyone,
Pete

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