rod tip fix?

[icefishnrancher]

is there any place or anyone who does repairs on ice rods? broke 3" off the wife's favorite rod the other day-ya it was my fault!! I'd like to get it fixed if possible but maybe that isn't an option.

[Idahogator]

Better sporting goods stores have a kit, usually with 3 sizes of tips & a small stick of heat-melt glue.

Just fix it yourself.   

[icefishnrancher]

yes i could glue a new tip on but, i need the last 3" replaced-the sensitive part is what "I" broke off. Like sed, might not be possible to restore to original spec.?

[er-e-is]

I don't think you will be able to add 3" back to a broken tip. About the only option is to glue a new tip on what's left.

[icefishnrancher]

that's wut I was afraid of, thot I'd ask anyhow. Thanks.

[Kevin23]

You can try to splice it, but it will never be the same. Best to get a new one. Weve all broken rods, it happens!

[3300]

install the frabill titanium wire strike indicator on it.
http://www.fishusa.com/product/Frabill-Titanium-Spring-Bobber

[kb]

When I snap a tip off, I just trim the rod down to the next eye.   If it is not sensitive enough, then I will put a spring bobber on the end

[icefishnrancher]

Good idea!...THANKS!!

[fishEH]

Mudhole has all kinds of tips. They were the ONLY ones that had a tip small enough for my St Croix ice rod.