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<blockquote data-quote="rapala_09" data-source="post: 336107" data-attributes="member: 5376">Most rod guides are some kind of metal frame with an insert that is either epoxied in or pressed in. I've done a fair number of rod repairs and in this case, most likely what I'd do is remove the broken guide and replace with a whole new one that matches and refinish it. The tip, I hate to say it, would most likely end up being cut off right behind the tube and I'd put a new one on with rod tip glue. Archery insert glue works as well. I've found that the more fucking around you do with the tip (Pulling, heat, twisting, etc?) the more fragile they become and either I break them or they end up broken in very short order due to???? Blank fatigue? I guess I'm not sure why. That's just been my experience.It doesn't sound like thats what you wanted to hear but that is my thoughts on it. Good luck!Edit: I've never actually heard of anyone just replacing the insert on a rod guide. Maybe I'm ignorant to a much easier method out there.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="rapala_09, post: 336107, member: 5376"] Most rod guides are some kind of metal frame with an insert that is either epoxied in or pressed in. I've done a fair number of rod repairs and in this case, most likely what I'd do is remove the broken guide and replace with a whole new one that matches and refinish it. The tip, I hate to say it, would most likely end up being cut off right behind the tube and I'd put a new one on with rod tip glue. Archery insert glue works as well. I've found that the more fucking around you do with the tip (Pulling, heat, twisting, etc?) the more fragile they become and either I break them or they end up broken in very short order due to???? Blank fatigue? I guess I'm not sure why. That's just been my experience. It doesn't sound like thats what you wanted to hear but that is my thoughts on it. Good luck! Edit: I've never actually heard of anyone just replacing the insert on a rod guide. Maybe I'm ignorant to a much easier method out there. [/QUOTE]

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