Ugly Stick Repair

[eurolarva]

My ugly stick broke. The top eye comes out of the socket. I have tried JB Weld, solder and a pliers to re crimp and cant keep the eyelet in the socket. I have had this rod for 15 years and it is my favorite. I bought a new one to replace it and they are different now. The new ones have way too much whip in them. Any ideas on how to fix it?

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: Ugly Stick Repair

maybe you can remove the entire top guide/eye and replace it?

 

[Mr.Ladyfish]

Re: Ugly Stick Repair

Somebody, I won't mention names (LF) broke the end off one of our rods last year. I went to Academy and bought a little kit for about $5 and replaced the whole eyelet. It was easy and other than it being a couple of inches shorter than it used to be the rod works fine.

 

[eurolarva]

Re: Ugly Stick Repair

Thanks for the reply. I will see if I can find one of those kits at gander mountian. Hate loosing that pole. The thing only cost 30 bucks but I have caught a lot of fish with it. I will not tell lady fish what you said. Your secret is safe with me.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Ugly Stick Repair

You can take the rod in to Gander Mtn, and they will replace the tip top for you.<br /><br />Fleet Farm has the replacement tip kits.<br /><br />By the way, all the guides on a rod are epoxied in place, except for the tiptop. It is usually held in place by hot glue. It can also be removed by reheating it.

 

[eurolarva]

Re: Ugly Stick Repair

I go by fleet farm on my way home from work. I will check with them. My wife hates it when I go there. Lots of fun things to buy. Thanks Roscoe

 

[whofan]

Re: Ugly Stick Repair

I bought this glue called: Bondini X3. Its on the order of super glue it will will work even on oily surffaces. Tube says, Bondini is a registered trade mark of pro tel inc, pacer technology. This stuff works better than super glue if you can find it try it I bet it will work.