Rod tip

[carlton]

the top eye on my rod seems to be scarred from where the line runns through it, whats the easiest way to replace the eye tip. shall i heat it up and let it slide off the end or get my trusty hacksaw to it

anybody got any suggestions on the best ay to go about it??

[steve devon]

best thing i think is to get your local tackle shop to do it

only takes 2 mins

[Fishing Forum Admin]

By saying heat it up I trust its glued on not wiped

I would say try heat method but it probably will not work

if it does not then cut it

Just wait , people might have a much better idea

P.S my best rod I built from a blank 20 yrs old and still hands like a dream (freshwater)

[Norfolkboy]

i had this before, just took it to my local tackle shop, it is now fitted with a new and better rod tip

[DownSouth]

Go here and look at the Tips & Tricks paragraph

If in doubt, do as Norfolk suggests.

[pingu]

normally its a heat up and replace but if in any doubt
best to go tackle shop
only 2 mins and about £2-£3 and you get the right size for the rod

[Ben]

i have always wanted to try to make my own rod but it looks expencive and i wouldnt know where to start

[FlyingFox]

Whilst on the subject of rod tips.........Has anyone ever made one of there rods thinner and more sensitive by sanding them down?

A few yrs back my mate done it but im not sure!

would it make that much of a differance and would it weaken your rod tip that much? the reason for asking is that i have a six ounce rod which i dont like and it just sits in the corner doind nothing! just wondered if i could make it act like a 4-5ounce thats all!

[DownSouth]

Flog it on ebay OJ. Then you have an exuse to go and buy another rod....

[Ben]

arent rods hollow??