Broken guide

[chrisg_sdcf]

I bought a used rod on another forum. Almost made it in one piece but the second guide from the top (single footed guide) had snapped off somehow. Rod tube was not damaged and rod had bubble wrap but the rod tube was bigger in diameter than normal so I think the rod must have moved around too much.

Anyway I've never built or repaired a rod before and I've only replaced a broken tip before. Is this an expensive repair if I find a builder who will fix it? Is this something that is hard to do without specific tools?

The rod is a daiwa zillion zil701mlrb so it has SIC guides and I believe the frames are stainless.

Thanks

[chrisg_sdcf]

The other option is sending it back and getting a refund but other than the broken guide I like it. Just wondering if it's worth it to have it fixed.

[hoohoorjoo]

Any reputable builder should be able to replace the guide with a matching one, and also match the wraps closely. Imho, it shouldn't be more than $20 labor, either.

[chrisg_sdcf]

Any reputable builder should be able to replace the guide with a matching one, and also match the wraps closely. Imho, it shouldn't be more than $20 labor, either.

Well, that would be worth it to me. Just gotta find someone to do the work.

[toddmc]

Where are you located?

[chrisg_sdcf]

Where are you located?

Turlock, CA (central valley).

[mark poulson]

Call Fisherman's Warehouse in Manteca, and ask them who they use.
(209) 239-2248

[chrisg_sdcf]

Call Fisherman's Warehouse in Manteca, and ask them who they use.
(209) 239-2248

Thanks, I'll give them a call.

[mobass11652]

Doc Ski in Diego will point you in the right direction. You can google him