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armytruck

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Rod repair
« on: July 06, 2026, 07:13:29 AM »
I have missing line guides that I would like to get fixed . Anyone in the Cloverdale area that replaces line guides x 2. I believe they are titanium on the top piece of the rod .
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Re: Rod repair
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2026, 07:36:07 AM »
Mike's reel repair. I think they moved to Chilliwack.
But I think any fishing store might be able to repair them.
If it's just a broken tip, it's easy to fix by yourself.
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Re: Rod repair
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2026, 09:18:38 AM »
Yes , tips are an easy fix however these are 2 line guides down from the tip . Just thought someone near me does this as hobbies or has the means to repair rod guides . I don't really want to chuck it away .
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Re: Rod repair
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2026, 12:45:45 PM »
Quote from: armytruck on July 06, 2026, 09:18:38 AM
Yes , tips are an easy fix however these are 2 line guides down from the tip . Just thought someone near me does this as hobbies or has the means to repair rod guides . I don't really want to chuck it away .
If you can wait till fall I can do this for you.
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Re: Rod repair
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2026, 12:27:29 AM »
Would you travel to North Surrey/Guildford for the repair? If so, I’ll reach out to a buddy who is a rod builder, and does rod repairs too.
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Re: Rod repair
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2026, 07:46:59 AM »
Adriatic is right as most tackle shops have contact with a rod builder who can do that sort of work. It used to be a flat fee per guide plus the cost of the guide.

It is also easy to do it as a DIY. No special equipment is necessarily needed. I have done this myself and built rods from blanks. I am anything but a handyman. 

Videos on Youtube and elsewhere.
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Re: Rod repair
« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2026, 12:51:49 PM »
I attempted once upon a time DIY ,what a disaster  ::), on an ole cane rod . I would rather just hand it off to someone with all the goodies to do it . Not in a rush however I would like to have it done and ready for some action sometime soon .
Clarki suggestion sounds good .
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Re: Rod repair
« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2026, 05:41:16 PM »
Quote from: armytruck on July 08, 2026, 12:51:49 PM
I attempted once upon a time DIY ,what a disaster  ::), on an ole cane rod . I would rather just hand it off to someone with all the goodies to do it . Not in a rush however I would like to have it done and ready for some action sometime soon .
Clarki suggestion sounds good .

Will send PM
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Re: Rod repair
« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2026, 09:00:08 PM »
Awesome thank you Clarki 👍🏻🎣
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