I keep having expride guides slide out of their holder, particularly a few close to the tip. They can be slid back on but they neeed secured so they don’t slide. The wrapping and the hole for the guide to slide back into is there. Is there an epoxy I just seal it down with ?

Slow setting super glue. installing a 5-turn blocking wrap in front of the guide foot and then extending the rod finish can help.

On 5/28/2026 at 2:42 PM, spoonplugger1 said:

Slow setting super glue. installing a 5-turn blocking wrap in front of the guide foot and then extending the rod finish can help.

This is a little besides the point, but Spencer brought up the Super Glue.

I been using this new glue from J-B Weld called SuperWeld.
Its a UV light activated glue (not a resin) that is clear with a 2800 PSI strength.
Its also a slow cure if you dont use the attached UV light.
I been using this for eyes on jigs and plastics.

You are going to think I’m crazy but I have used this stuff to repair hundreds of things. It’s a clear epoxy that is what I have dubbed the miracle goo. It takes a while to set and you really don’t need much but this stuff works.

52 minutes ago, TOXIC said:

You are going to think I’m crazy but I have used this stuff to repair hundreds of things. It’s a clear epoxy that is what I have dubbed the miracle goo. It takes a while to set and you really don’t need much but this stuff works.

Shoe Goo is what Marine Scout Snipers used use to make their Ghillie suits. They trusted it for such a crucial piece of equipment, I'd trust it.

12 hours ago, GreenPig said:

Shoe Goo is what Marine Scout Snipers used use to make their Ghillie suits. They trusted it for such a crucial piece of equipment, I'd trust it.

It has a strong smell but man o man does this stuff work. Off the top of my head I’ve used it on rod guides, truck cover, multiple ceramics, boat carpet touch up, siding on my house, wood, stone, metal and of course shoes. It’s clear, waterproof and flexible to some degree. I can’t attest to its overall strength but I’ve not had anything I have repaired with it fail.

Good general advice so far. I like the idea of adding a blocking wrap. If you don’t want to get involved in self leveling epoxy Sally Hansen Hard as Nails clear works for quick repairs. Don’t glue them in so strongly that they can’t be removed if necessary down the road.