I bought a brand new Abu Garcia Vengeance 7'0" MH rod this week, to replace a rod that broke.  I went to use it today, and noticed some problems with my line breaking. Then I noticed that the guide at the tip of the rod was chipped.  The chips are in the insert, and there are sharp edges that have already cut my line twice.  Exchanging the rod shouldn't be a problem, but the store is 100 miles away, and it could be more than a week before I can make it down there.  I would prefer to use the rod in the next couple days, maybe even tomorrow (Mon. 4/27/15).  Is there anything I can do to fix this on my own?  I could even settle for a temporary fix, so long as I was able to undo it and give it a permanent solution later.

 

My town has a Wal-Mart and two Hardware stores.  The nearest Bass Pro, the store I where I got the rod, or anything similar is about 100 miles away.

Maybe some tape to create a smoother surface? Not sure how well it'd work, but worth a shot.

Maybe some tape to create a smoother surface? Not sure how well it'd work, but worth a shot.

The tip guide was chipped on my rod, and I got the warranty to cover it and got a new tip sent to me. This wouldn't get to you by tomorrow though.

The tip is an easy fix.  Go to walmart fishing section and they should have a rod tip repair kit that has tips of varying sizes in it.

The only fix is to replace the tip top. It's easy to do and there are kits available. There are a couple tricks like anything else. Let me know if you have any questions.

Walmart will have a fuji kit. Should be by the knives and stringers and such. Put on the correct size for a temp fix and then contact abu and ask for a new tip. When that one comes slap on the new one and you are good to go.

Putting on a new tip is childs play, super easy.

The tip is an easy fix.  Go to walmart fishing section and they should have a rod tip repair kit that has tips of varying sizes in it.

Either that or if there is a local tackle shop they can put a new on as you wait.