Replacing the ceramic in guides

[Bait Girl]

I have an old Browning rod that I just absolutely love, but I need to have the ceramic guides replaced. I have never done this type of work before, so any suggestions on where to take it to have the work done?

[HiTekRdNek]

I have an old Browning rod that I just absolutely love, but I need to have the ceramic guides replaced. I have never done this type of work before, so any suggestions on where to take it to have the work done?



I think you will need to have the guides replaced. Just the ones missing the inserts. I don't think you can just put a new insert in.
Others will know better on this. Many people here would be able to either do the repair or point you in the right direction.
Good luck.

[StickFish]

I believe Ollie Damons will do this type of work. Basically you remove the wrap and guide replace the guide and re-wrap. In some cases a new insert can be put back in the original guide, but I've never seen that done

[James in Idaho]

It's really pretty easy to do yourself. Do a web search, that way you could have a rod that you really love. You don't need any equipment other than a cardboard box, a sharp razor and a couple of books to get started. I know the Mudhole catalog has great instructions in it.

[OnTheSauk]

Have read about folks using super glue to replace just the insert but think you're far better off replacing the entire guide.

[lostbackpacker]

just replace the guides. i would do all of them on the rod. update with new titanium or such. would take about 2hrs to do a steelhead rod. then the appropriate time for epoxy to dry.

[Will Fish For Food]

You should replace the guide. There is a lot of rod builders in the north west that can replace it for you. It will cost from $10 to $15 + price for one guide.
WFFF

[phamf]

Yeah you basically have to take a razor blade and try to find the end of the thread wrap. Take it slow and be careful because if you damage the graphite, it may shatter in the future at that location. Once you find the end of the thread, just pull on it and it. The rod will roll..and just follow the roll and the epoxy will strip along with it. Next, find a guide that looks similar to the rest of the guides and redo it in reverse. You might want to go to a rod supply store and look for a rod finish. Or if you want, general epoxy will work (but this will turn yellow over time). Also check to make sure the thread you use may or may not require a color preserver. Color preserver costs money, so I would look for Guildebrod NCP threads which don't require a color preserver.
Good luck good fishin'

[StickFish]

Here is a post that crabbait put up last year some time on removing a guide

http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=150494&highlight=wrap

[Forestman13]

Thanks Stickfish, that's a great link you posted, and what an outstanding job Crabbait did on the rod repair. Worth seeing!:applause:

[Holley Rod Wrapper]

Are around Sweet Home or Eugene?? I do rod work here in Holley, ( 4-5 miles south of Sweet Home)

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