Repair Kit

[Drew]

Hi Folks,

We all carry bits and pieces with us in our tackle boxes; what do you carry in the way of spares etc. for rod and reel repairs, or any other items for repairing broken kit?

Cheers

Drew

[duncan]

As a boat angler I will admit to carrying spare rods and reels rather than a specific repair kit for them.
Have you some specific ideas in mind?

[Drew]

Hi Duncan,

As mainly a charter fisherman I always carry three rods with me, two 12 - 30's and my 20 - 50 i.e. if I am drifting and anchoring. I take three reels with two spare spools filled with braid, and a spare reel of braid, just in case!

I realise that this is not a repair kit, there is a limit on what you can repair whilst boat fishing, hence the reason for carrying replacements.

I always have a tube of super glue, the stuff that always sticks your fingers and nothing else. I normally have PVC tape, a stick of general purpose glue and a cigarette lighter. I also carry a spare rod tip for one of my rods.


My reason for asking was mainly to see what other anglers do when accidents happen. In the last few years I have broken two rod tips and a couple of rings. Luckily I was well prepared.

Cheers

Drew

[Ben]

i am ususaly fihsing close to home, which is only a 10min drive from the tackle shop, and anyway, i ahve 2 rods n reels with me, sometimes 3 reels

[CHUBB]

i never carry spares or repair kits with me as i never have had the need for them, however if something does happen to some of my gear i have adequate stuff to adapt to the change, then i carry on fishing and sort out the problem when i get home.

[Ben]

i always take a small 1st aid kit as well, afew plasters and some anti septic wipes, proved useful today when i got a hook in my finger

[CHUBB]

sounds nasty, did you get it past the barb, if so did you have it cut out or did you just give it a yank?

[Ben]

right through the tip, not bad but hurt like hell, had to cut it out