Need Rod Tip Replaced

  • suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18631
    March 16, 2004 at 2:38 pm #1232598

    Does anyone know where I can get a rod tip replaced near Woodbury other than Brothers? I think the tip is wrapped on as well so I need a pro to fix it.
    Thanks.

    Mike

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    March 16, 2004 at 2:48 pm #297026

    What kind of rod? Most tips are glued on. Heat it up with a lighter and pull it off. Most tackle stores sell glue and tips.

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18631
    March 16, 2004 at 4:13 pm #297036

    It’s a Fenwick Techna AV and appeares to be wrapped on as well. That’s the problem.

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18631
    March 16, 2004 at 4:24 pm #297037

    Yep. It was wrapped.

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    March 16, 2004 at 4:26 pm #296972

    Is it wrapped with thread or does it look like a shrink wrap?

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18631
    March 16, 2004 at 6:15 pm #297058

    Looks like threads. I messaged Fenwick for options at the suggestion of Gander Mountain since they did not have the correct size tip.

    boone
    Woodbury, MN
    Posts: 937
    March 16, 2004 at 6:43 pm #297062

    Give Joe’s a call. They replaced a tip for me a few weeks ago that appeared to be wrapped. They only charged me $4.00 parts and labor and they did it while I waited. They sell a lot of Fenwicks so I’m sure they’ll be able to fix your tip.

    Also, talk to Roger Rucci if he’s available. He has a wealth of information on Pool 2. He says walleye/sauger fishing was actually much better about 15 years ago than it is today.

    Joe’s Sporting Goods

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    March 16, 2004 at 6:45 pm #297063

    That rod has a lifetime wattanty. Fenwick should replace or fix it for free. You may be able to take it to the place of purchase for an immediate exchange.

    Good Luck.

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    March 16, 2004 at 6:47 pm #297065

    Quote:

    Give Joe’s a call. They replaced a tip for me a few weeks ago that appeared to be wrapped. They only charged me $4.00 parts and labor and they did it while I waited. They sell a lot of Fenwicks so I’m sure they’ll be able to fix your tip.

    Also, talk to Roger Rucci if he’s available. He has a wealth of information on Pool 2. He says walleye/sauger fishing was actually much better about 15 years ago than it is today.

    Joe’s Sporting Goods

    Well, Boone is right on. (Funny we posted at the same time.) I just got off the phone with Roger. He said if the rod was purchased there, he would probably just swap it out for a new one. Joe’s is the #1 Fenwick dealer in the upper USA and like to keep the customers happy.

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18631
    March 16, 2004 at 6:53 pm #297069

    Got the rod through a back door connection so direct replacement is not an option unless Fenwick offers it.
    It’s not that big of a deal so depending on what Fenwick says I will probably just buy a tip and glue somewhere and fix it myself without wrap.

    sandbar
    Woodbury, MN
    Posts: 1027
    March 16, 2004 at 7:15 pm #297073

    Suzuki,
    We could take a road trip to Marine on the St. Croix and visit Steve Peck……Maybe stop for a cold one along the way.

    Sandbar

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18631
    March 16, 2004 at 8:25 pm #297078

    Ssshhhhhhh. I thought that was our little secret! If people find out they can get a custom built Legend Elite with hand crafted walnut handle and their choice of guides and guide wrap color for a fraction of the store cost they’ll start sending us private messages! Having your name laquered on the rod and a custom inlay picture of your choice on the handle is just wrong. I just stripped off the line and cleaned mine last night. A ‘work of art’ is putting it mildly. I’m still a little afraid to fish with it. If people knew how much better hardwood conducts vibration over cork it would be all over. Better edit the name out of your message. Quick.

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    March 16, 2004 at 9:32 pm #297081

    Alright, enough of the games………start coughing up names!

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18631
    March 16, 2004 at 9:41 pm #297084

    A taste. 6′ 3″ ML. Made from a Legend Elite seconds blank although you would never know. Emerald green blank with matching thread on the best guides. $150 a couple years ago. Sandbar got gold guides with light wood handle. We call his the pimp rod. Both are Absolutely beautiful. Serious works of art but way cheaper than store bought.

    Private message me if you have questions. I’m not comfortable posting such a small source in the wide open.

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18631
    March 16, 2004 at 10:04 pm #297086

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    kevinneve
    Devils Lake ND area
    Posts: 330
    March 16, 2004 at 11:56 pm #297039

    I suggest everyone with a slew of rods purchase one of those rod tip sizers card. You than can than order rod tips from Cabelas that are of a quality equal to what your rod guides are. Buy a small assortment. Get some of the glue and do your own.

    yellowdog
    Alma Wi
    Posts: 1303
    March 17, 2004 at 12:10 am #297106

    Mike I’m right with you on the hardwood handles. I have both Loomis and legend rods with ebony and walnut handles made by Jerry “Preacher” Gyldervand. the feel is great! Use one of Jerry’s rods with 2/12 Powerpro and you can feel fish breathe on a jig.

    clarence_chapman
    Hastings, MN Lake Isabel activist
    Posts: 1345
    March 17, 2004 at 12:48 am #297115

    On your next trip though Hastings stop at Hastings Outdoors.
    Rand does a good job on repairing tips.
    $2 or $3?

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18631
    March 17, 2004 at 2:06 pm #297184

    Thanks guys. Good idea on buying assorted tips. I have so many rods.

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