I accidentally chipped the tip insert on one of my favorite rods. The guides are Fuji. Zirconium inserts I think. I was wondering how I could go about fixing this. Any insight would be helpful. Thank you.

Replace the tip guide with a new one of the same size and type. It's super easy.

 

Tom

New tip-top.  Very easy to replace.  Contact your rod manufacturer to find the exact replacement type.  They will probably be able to send you one (and if you're lucky and they're good, a free one!).  Always keep a pack of assorted tip-tops around for emergencies!  They go on and off easily with hot-melt glue.

 

I just got a new one from Kistler after I "shortened" my new KLX UL spinning rod and somehow lost the little section that broke off.  In the mean time, I had an emergency back-up in place.  It didn't match at all and looked awful.  I'm glad the proper one came quickly

 

Tight lines,

Bob

New tip-top.  Very easy to replace.  Contact your rod manufacturer to find the exact replacement type.  They will probably be able to send you one (and if you're lucky and they're good, a free one!).  Always keep a pack of assorted tip-tops around for emergencies!  They go on and off easily with hot-melt glue.

 

I just got a new one from Kistler after I "shortened" my new KLX UL spinning rod and somehow lost the little section that broke off.  In the mean time, I had an emergency back-up in place.  It didn't match at all and looked awful.  I'm glad the proper one came quickly

 

Tight lines,

Bob

New tip-top.  Very easy to replace.  Contact your rod manufacturer to find the exact replacement type.  They will probably be able to send you one (and if you're lucky and they're good, a free one!).  Always keep a pack of assorted tip-tops around for emergencies!  They go on and off easily with hot-melt glue.

 

I just got a new one from Kistler after I "shortened" my new KLX UL spinning rod and somehow lost the little section that broke off.  In the mean time, I had an emergency back-up in place.  It didn't match at all and looked awful.  I'm glad the proper one came quickly

 

Tight lines,

Bob

Thanks, Bob.

Thanks, Bob.

 

 

You're welcome.  If you ever spot a broken rod laying around, snap off the tip and bring it home.  Hold the tip-top over a lighter briefly, slide it off, and toss it in your tackle box for a spare. A stick of hot-melt glue is very inexpensive.  You usually have to buy a package of several.  Ask around to see if anyone you know uses a hot-melt glue gun for crafts, projects, etc. and have them give you even just a 1/2" of a stick.  It only takes a little dab to attach a tip-top. 

 

Some companies sell packages of three different size tip guides and a stick of glue for less than five bucks....

 

Here's an old pro, showing how it's done:  

 

 

Tight lines,

Bob

The glue used in a tip top repair kit is a higher temp glue than regular hot melt adhesive you might see in the craft section.

Look at this young man he has it down. Awesome.