One of my micro guide veritas rods is missing a guide insert about four guides down from the tip. I'm just wondering if I'll be able to use this rod without fear of the line severing in the middle of reeling in a bass.

Never a good idea to use a rod with a damaged guide.  Don't want to risk losing that good one.

I wonder if I use braid if it will hold up. I know I'll never feel completely comfortable but hey if I have another rod in my arsenal then I'm happy

One of my micro guide veritas rods is missing a guide insert about four guides down from the tip. I'm just wondering if I'll be able to use this rod without fear of the line severing in the middle of reeling in a bass.

 

Only if you're fearless.  Needs replacing asap.

Replacing isn't expensive. Ask the company they charge to do it.

You should be able to get it fixed for under $20, probably closer to $10.  It's not worth the risk, get it fixed.

Well fortunately I have a new rod on the way from Abu. Only cost me $10 for the shipping. So I'll have a new rod but I still have the old rod.

Anyway can I fix it myself cause Abu doesn't fix rods, they just replace?

Yes. Watch the video's on mudhole

Most local tackle shops will fix them or have/know someone who fixes them. It is $7 to get one replaced and re-wrapped at my local tackle shop.

I wonder if I use braid if it will hold up. I know I'll never feel completely comfortable but hey if I have another rod in my arsenal then I'm happy

Braid will get cut just as fast as any other line. It'd be easier to just throw whatever bait you're planning on fishing with that rod directly into the lake, at least that way a fish won't have to haul your bait and a length of line around behind it after your line breaks. You could easily remove the guide and replace it yourself or pay a couple dollars to have someone else fix it. 

Your line will get cut under pressure, if you don't think you can do it yourself then don't use it until you find someone who can replace it for you and if you insist on using the rod, cut the bad guide off and use it that way, at least it isn't going to cut your line when fighting a fish but even that isn't good as it really stresses the guides in front of it and the one behind it pretty hard, just don't use it until fixed.

The guide insert is there for a good reason.

 

Manufacturers boast about the type of guide insert in their advertising.

 

Take the rod to a local tackle shop and ask them for help in replacing it.

 

The majority of tackle shop employees will only charge you for the guide and not the labor.

 

Replacing the entire guide is tricky and if you have not done it or seen it done before I suggest you have someone who knows what they are doing replace the entire guide if necessary.

The guide needs replacing, a  $7-$10 job for a competent rod builder. There are online tutorials if you want to attempt a DIY project. 

Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be any local repair shops around so it looks like a job for YouTube and yours truly.

You will do fine. If not ?  redo it . or leave it off.

Its an easy fix and materials are readily available.  You will also gain knowledge and confidence in the future.

 

This is one reason I always pick up old discarded rods or reels (if im lucky) I see around the places I fish and strip them for spare parts for quick DIY repair jobs.