I just sent this to AJ but thought it might interest the list.
What I forgot to mention was the tip section should have a rubber tapered plug in the ferrule end. This will have to be removed to gain access to the hole.
I will post this to the list, it might help others.
If you can send me a photo of the break it would help. I can determine if you should make the repair with an internal insert or an external sleeve.
To make the repair with an internal sleeve.
Scrape or sand the insert section so these will not be any shine to it. The glue will not adhere good to the shine.
The inside of the rod section is usually a bit rough, that is what is needed Now here is the clincher. The small end of the taper will go into the top section with no problem but the lower end of the taper will be larger than the entrance hole in the lower part of the rod. You may have to slot the large end of the insert in order to squeeze it onto the lower part of the rod. If the lower part is cracked from the end of the hole, you can spread the hole open a bit to insert the larger end of the insert. Hope this is clear. Another way if the lower end is open, is to run a string from the break to the opening. Attach the string to the small end of the insert with some super glue and pull the insert up to the break. Use the two hour epoxy and not the five minuet epoxy. After you have trail fit everything, apply the epoxy to the inside of the rod and insert the repair section. Use the two hour epoxy and not the five minuet epoxy. Use waxed dental floss to wrap the damaged section tight on the insert. Go below and above the damage. The Floss should be wound flat on the rod. Let it set overnight then remove the floss, clean the area and wrap the repaired section with unwaxed rod wrapping thread. I use the same color as the rod if I have it. Coat the wraps with rod wrapping epoxy and turn it till it sets up. This will take several hours. If you don't have a turner, cut a "V" notch in the ends of a cardboard box. Set the rod in the "V" and turn it every few minuets. so that the epoxy don't sag. Don't apply the epoxy too heavy.
Hope this will help you make a nice repair.
Tony
