Day in the garage (my repair shop)

[Warden]

went up to Newbiggin to see a mate,(yes I have got one)chap further up the pond catching Carp like it was the middle of summer,
any way went back home to put right the mess I made on Saturday of my pole (glad it wasn't my new one)managed to break number 4 and 5 section in one swift swoop when trying (unsuccessfully) to catch my tray which fell off my box into the water and sank like a lead weight out of sight maggot tubs disgorgers winders to name but a few things that were floating around I got back,so today it was repair time!I have done the odd repair to the juniors poles (not professional but they look ok and work fine afterwards






i always like a small insert when joining 2 sections it keeps the pole true and straight before wrapping






Will look better when the varnish dries.

Had to bite the bullet and order another tray today but it did not spoil another great day out at Toms Pond

[pontylad]

Look good they do. Least its sorted now

[crofton blade]

I repaired the waggler rod today also after the Tom's match, when I broke off one of the rings before we'd started.

[stiglet]

Looks like a top job to me Phill,I always like to put a piece of carbon in the join gives it some strength and straightness.

I bet your glad it wasn't the XZ 65,you would of being crying woops !!!.

[rayner]

I've had to saw an old No3 to strengthen the inside top joint of my No4 because it wore as thin as paper. A coat of Araldite to stick it and it's stronger than when new.
A shame the rest of the pole is rubbish.

[foster82]

Hi guys,

I have a pole section that has started to crack and gone a little thin. Whats the best way to fix it. Also as cheap as possible as its not a very expensive pole.

Cheers

[Warden]

Cracked or worn section ends can be very tricky you would have to get some one to have a look at it Pauls at Denaby (if still open)is very good and quite cheap he would give you some advice on whats best,for a one off the kits are more expensive to buy (I need another one now)than paying some one to repair it for you.

[adz1968]

Pauls is definitely still open he is currently fixing my 5 th section for the second time because of my clumsiness,can recommend him to anyone does a great job

[rayner]

Feb 17, 2017 16:09:12 GMT foster82 said:

Hi guys,

I have a pole section that has started to crack and gone a little thin. Whats the best way to fix it. Also as cheap as possible as its not a very expensive pole.

Cheers

The No4 section I have repaired was a end internal joint that wore thin and had a small crack.

I used an old No3 to repair it.

Put the thin end of the No3 down the No4 from the top; cut the No3 to size allowing for how far down the No4 from the joint you need, probably around 4 inch, slide the No3 up the No4 from the bottom to see how it fits, take the No3 out and spread a coat of Araldite on the outside of the No3 to fit in the No4 and inside the No4 at the joint, Slide the No3 back up the No4 and twist it as you pull it in place.

Before it dries clean any glue from the inside of the No4 at the bottom joint. 

After it dries cut off the No3 at the top of the No4.

Written down it seems far trickier than it really is, it really is simple.

[foster82]

How much Araldite is need does it need a good thick coat or is a light coating ok ?

[Warden]

If you are repairing a broken section things to consider the action of a rod/pole section is usually to bend in a nice even curve that evens out the stress spreading it out down the length of the rod/pole if you telescope it the stress points will be either side of the area that you have just reinforced by doubling its thickness one of the reasons joints are reinforced to accommodate this,your choice as to how much of the section you have inside the other,I would always use a very fine emery paper to lightly rub the surfaces to give them a key for the glue to stick to and a bit tricky but only put the glue on the inside of the larger section (test how easily the smaller one falls through the larger one as glue can dry very fast)make sure you are confident of getting it through before applying glue.
the repair will not be the same as a new section,but its all relevant to the cost of a new one or getting it repaired professionally,hope this has helped.

ps as little as you need is the not very helpful answer to the question

[rayner]

The repair I made to my No4 was very simple and as it was inside the joint just strengthening the inside of the joint the action was not affected in the slightest.
The only problem is the section going inside, it wipes the Araldite off the thick end. so long as you clean the Araldite from the inside of the bottom of the No4 all is good.
a liberal coating of glue spread on the end of the No3 and like I said twist as you pull it in place.
It's the exact repair a tackle shop would make.

[foster82]

ok thanks , i have done that and it seems to have gone well. we will soon see when i give it a go next week though.

[rayner]

Most repairs to broken or worn sections are stronger than before.
There are loads of anglers who don't have the confidence to make a repair themselves.
I'm glad your repair went well, I'm sure it will be worth the effort.

[foster82]

well finally tested it on wednesday and all seems good . nice to be able to use the pole again and i learnt alot from the experience.

[rayner]

Excellent, not difficult is it. Some repairs are simple.
No where near as difficult as the job trying to get the owls trying