Man you're just great. You're a hall of famer pro yet, you keep your feet grounded enough to appeal to everyone, because you have the best gear and still have tips for the broke anglers out there. Even those who live in f*d up contries that do not have access to the best boats, or that can buy another rod, can now obviously, learn something from you .
That was very helpful. Before viewing this video I had no idea on how to fix a rod. Now I have a good overview on what to do. This was a very thoughtful video. Thank you for making it.
Roland, I just love watching you teach and preach about all thing fishing. This is a great tip on how to fix a rod in a pinch. I especially enjoy how you talk to us as if we're all old friends. Would love to hang out with you for a few days just to observe your greatness. God Bless and stay true.
It's great that you are sharing these repair procedures so that its' not always necessary to buy a new one just because someone had an accident and ended up breaking a rod. I myself have repaired several broken rods, both for myself and fishing buddies as well, for over a span of 50 years or so. I always bring an extra rod in case one gets broken when I go fishing, and if one does, most of the time it can be repaired to give many more years of service.
You know..to the 3 ppl who disliked this video..I'm happy your ok with buying or paying for shipping to get a new rod... but I'm on a fixed income and can't afford new/shipping with anything..so this particular video helps guys like me..to continue fishing. Thank you Roland..God bless you
i do the second rod fix but i tye a guide on the fix. Im no expert but never had a problem yet. never seen the mono loop for the eye thread.cool. thanks. and good luck to Scott in his new adventure.
Great tips Professor Martin👍👍. I’ve built and fixed rods since the 80s. Every rod I find in the trash I get the guides, reel seat and heat and pull off the tip top. I’ve got quite a collection and use them all the time on repairs. You’re a wonderful teacher! God Bless
Roland thanks for the advice for us weekenders. I always keep an assortment of tip tops and glue in my tackle bag. I even repaired a tip top for a nice old gentleman I didn’t even know when I saw he was fishing with a broken rod missing the tip top. He was thankful and I felt good for helping out a fellow fisherman. We’re all in this together.
Awesome information. I have one rod I use as a spare, or emergency, rod that is broken. I always used it for overgrown areas and rough terrain. That way it wouldn’t be a big loss if I broke it.
god bless you have always been part of my family from all day fishing on tv to the roland show... allways wished i could meet you and wet a line or to and hear some of your fishing stories and get some advice
Good one, sir. I call these types of fixes "Trip Savers". I always have a few extra guides and glue in my box. All kinds of things can be trip savers; spare parts for your bow or dry shoes and socks stuck behind the truck seat.
Keep it up Roland you are an amazing person and your personality is so bright and aged like a fine bourbon I could cut a rug and learn from you everyday and you make that an amazing experience thank you 🤘
Thank you, great tips. The bobbin, the thread, the monofilament loop. Brilliant. I have to do this for a fly rod that splintered, maybe with an insert something like your drill bit idea. I have some West 655 g-flex epoxy, for boats, which flexes a bit, so I'm thinking of using some of that to finalize the deal. But the thread-wrapping thing, I've always wondered how that was done.
Thanks for the quick tips especially on the eye replacement Roland. And just some food for thought how awesome would it be if every now and then you would take a little man fishing with you .Believe me it sucks being a little man in a big man’s world
So down to earth, subscribed and I almost never subscribe. Nothing like learning from a master. One tip for a bad guide, see if you can pull it out and save the wrap. On an Amazon trip last year a buddy had a guide a few back from the tip catch a knot and pull out. I'd never had that happen but I did have superglue in my tackle bag. He put a drop on the guide and slid the foot in, good to go. Sure enough, a few months later at home I had one pull out but the line broke at the knot and the guide was gone. I ordered the correct guide online, superglued the foot and slid it in the existing wrap. Another method I've used recently on a broken mid section of an expensive travel rod, ordered a five foot length of solid fiberglass rod in the closest diameter after measuring (eight bucks shipped), the stuff used for bicycle flags. A cut six inch piece was perfect at the break point, too big towards the tip and a bit small towards the butt so I put it in the drill chuck and tapered down the top a bit then wrapped a few inches of braid on the bottom. I marked the middle then slid it in three inches, fifteen minute epoxy made it stronger than new. A wrap finish and epoxy made it look like factory.
Good video. Definitely something everyone should know how to do. I did not so thank you. I have a rod right now missing a guide. Now I can fix it myself
Great video, I just broke a fly rod some how, A foot above the handle, I did the same thing with a plastic coat hanger, as a dowel, and I might try wrapping it and sealing that with shrink wrap since its where all the torque will be, and my question is, How do you keep the super glue from glueing itself shut in between using it?
Great video! I have always wanted to know how to fix a broken rod and guide......I seem to be able to break them easily:P Thank you very much for sharing! Good stuff! :)
This is cool because after I fix my rod, I can go to the hardware store and buy a brand new sharp drill bit to replace the old one I just used! Win/win situation. I once had a 9 foot fly rod and leaned the 2 sections against a closet door jam. I absent- mindedly closed the door and crunched the ferrule on the bottom section but the top one was still good. I cut the handle free from the bad section and used a dowel rod and epoxy to glue the top section into the handle. It made a really dandy little 5 foot fly rod that works great with a #4 fly line on small waters!
Hey Brother ROLAND. Use some toothpicks & JB Weld. It works wonders on a Long Crappie rod that is Broken. Apply it on the INSIDE of the Rod Blank. Gone Fishin.
Mr Martin have you ever repaired a crushed/cracked rod. I stepped on the butt end of my favorite fly rod and crushed a 4 inch section just above the cork
I got a 2 piece 12 foot surf rod stuck together I have tried heat, pipe wrenching, canned air and froze it, even pecked on it with a hammer after taping it, nothing will budge it I bought it that way thought oh well I get it unstuck but no, dynamite wouldn't get it apart had two big strong guys try and get it loose I'm about to break it, lol 😂 I'm trying now a method to use a hydraulic floor jack any tips😢
Just wanted to point something out, when I watch other videos I don't have any lagging problems. I do however have lagging problems on your videos. I still love your videos and I will continue to support your Channel, but I just wanted to let you know and try to be helpful.
You just created a hard spot which will break below or above the spot.. You should've inserted a flexible carbon tube after applying resin and wrapped it with some resin socked carbon tow.. Covered it with a vacuum tube.. Apply heat and resin.
Today I learned that I it's ok to break fishing rods, because you get spare parts. I haven't broken a rod in over 25 years. I still have them all to prove it!
It will be very temporary. There is no give in the insert and you've lost a good drill bit. Better to use a section of an old broken rod and glue in with epoxy which takes with carbon. Just as easy but will last forever, especially if you whip over the joint.
Love favorite best customer service broke a rod in a truck bed paid 20 dollar shipping and handling got a new rod in 3 days best rods for the money I'm glad googans left they give favorite a bad rep
Man you're just great. You're a hall of famer pro yet, you keep your feet grounded enough to appeal to everyone, because you have the best gear and still have tips for the broke anglers out there. Even those who live in f*d up contries that do not have access to the best boats, or that can buy another rod, can now obviously, learn something from you .
Roland, thank you for the tips on how to save some money and fix a broken rod in a pinch.
Thank you Roland for the tips I been a fan for 40 yrs or more watching you fish I'm 58 now and watch you on UA-cam catch them bass I love it too😊
That was very helpful. Before viewing this video I had no idea on how to fix a rod. Now I have a good overview on what to do. This was a very thoughtful video. Thank you for making it.
Roland,
I just love watching you teach and preach about all thing fishing. This is a great tip on how to fix a rod in a pinch. I especially enjoy how you talk to us as if we're all old friends. Would love to hang out with you for a few days just to observe your greatness. God Bless and stay true.
It's great that you are sharing these repair procedures so that its' not always necessary to buy a new one just because someone had an accident and ended up breaking a rod. I myself have repaired several broken rods, both for myself and fishing buddies as well, for over a span of 50 years or so. I always bring an extra rod in case one gets broken when I go fishing, and if one does, most of the time it can be repaired to give many more years of service.
You know..to the 3 ppl who disliked this video..I'm happy your ok with buying or paying for shipping to get a new rod... but I'm on a fixed income and can't afford new/shipping with anything..so this particular video helps guys like me..to continue fishing. Thank you Roland..God bless you
Roland I never realized replacing a guide could be that simple. I had no idea they could be removed like that. Awesome tip and I appreciate the video!
i do the second rod fix but i tye a guide on the fix. Im no expert but never had a problem yet. never seen the mono loop for the eye thread.cool. thanks. and good luck to Scott in his new adventure.
Thanks Roland for sharing. Your U-tubes are by far the best.
Hey Roland thanks for sharing these repair tips!! You are a legend sir and always looking forward to more of your videos!! Catch a big one!!
Great tips Professor Martin👍👍. I’ve built and fixed rods since the 80s. Every rod I find in the trash I get the guides, reel seat and heat and pull off the tip top. I’ve got quite a collection and use them all the time on repairs. You’re a wonderful teacher! God Bless
You have always had an inventor mindset. Great video!!
GREAT and very informative just learned a new way to do repair THANKS
I always learn something from Roland Martin!!!!!!!
Thanks for sharing that since I do have a broken rod.
Thats a neat trick on tying off the eyelet string. Thanks
Roland nicely done learned a lot I have a broken rod to fix
Roland thanks for the advice for us weekenders. I always keep an assortment of tip tops and glue in my tackle bag. I even repaired a tip top for a nice old gentleman I didn’t even know when I saw he was fishing with a broken rod missing the tip top. He was thankful and I felt good for helping out a fellow fisherman. We’re all in this together.
Many Thanks Roland !!
Nice tips Roland. Would love to see you come fish Lake Havasu, Arizona!
Roland I loved seeing you fish on MLF Legends episode. You guys almost had it.
Awesome information. I have one rod I use as a spare, or emergency, rod that is broken. I always used it for overgrown areas and rough terrain. That way it wouldn’t be a big loss if I broke it.
Awesome video Roland. Very helpful.
god bless you have always been part of my family from all day fishing on tv to the roland show... allways wished i could meet you and wet a line or to and hear some of your fishing stories and get some advice
I really needed that about fixing an eye. Thanks so much. Keep them coming Sir.
I've used a carbon fiber rod from the Airplane hobby stores. Great shows
Lol I was gonna break one too and try it !!!😂. We love ya Roland !!!!
Thank you! Got in a hurry this morning getting my rods out of the truck and snapped a tip. Just did the drill bit repair.
Good one, sir. I call these types of fixes "Trip Savers". I always have a few extra guides and glue in my box. All kinds of things can be trip savers; spare parts for your bow or dry shoes and socks stuck behind the truck seat.
Dang Roland, I use my drill bits for drilling! I can see that you have other uses for common handyman items! Love your shows!
Thanks for another tip Roland....looking forward to the next one!
Thank you Roland. I did the same thing using a nail with the head cut off. It worked great for a blue gill pole.
Keep it up Roland you are an amazing person and your personality is so bright and aged like a fine bourbon I could cut a rug and learn from you everyday and you make that an amazing experience thank you 🤘
Thank you, great tips. The bobbin, the thread, the monofilament loop. Brilliant. I have to do this for a fly rod that splintered, maybe with an insert something like your drill bit idea. I have some West 655 g-flex epoxy, for boats, which flexes a bit, so I'm thinking of using some of that to finalize the deal. But the thread-wrapping thing, I've always wondered how that was done.
great video I had to do the same to repair one of my rods always great tips on fishing.
SON !!! Great simple tips. thanks!
Thanks for the quick tips especially on the eye
replacement Roland. And just some food for thought how awesome would it be if every now and then you would take a little man fishing with you .Believe me it sucks being a little man in a big man’s world
So down to earth, subscribed and I almost never subscribe. Nothing like learning from a master. One tip for a bad guide, see if you can pull it out and save the wrap. On an Amazon trip last year a buddy had a guide a few back from the tip catch a knot and pull out. I'd never had that happen but I did have superglue in my tackle bag. He put a drop on the guide and slid the foot in, good to go. Sure enough, a few months later at home I had one pull out but the line broke at the knot and the guide was gone. I ordered the correct guide online, superglued the foot and slid it in the existing wrap. Another method I've used recently on a broken mid section of an expensive travel rod, ordered a five foot length of solid fiberglass rod in the closest diameter after measuring (eight bucks shipped), the stuff used for bicycle flags. A cut six inch piece was perfect at the break point, too big towards the tip and a bit small towards the butt so I put it in the drill chuck and tapered down the top a bit then wrapped a few inches of braid on the bottom. I marked the middle then slid it in three inches, fifteen minute epoxy made it stronger than new. A wrap finish and epoxy made it look like factory.
Good video. Definitely something everyone should know how to do. I did not so thank you. I have a rod right now missing a guide. Now I can fix it myself
Great video roland thanks for sharing!
Thanks for more great how-to
Now I'm curious what you do with super glue at church.
He puts it on the toilet seat...
It's that I alway have some in my pocket
@@RolandMartinOutdoors he is just fooling around !
Looks good Roland. Shoe goo glue works good on rods.
Ok I'll try that
Awesome Roland. Thank you.
I grew up watching you Roland. Im 44 and every now and then if i catch a good sized one, I'll yell out "Son!" Guess where I got that from🤣🤣
Great tips.... Thanks Roland, God bless ..
Great video I like the part about making a ferrule thank you
Thanks Roland! Legend!! 👍
Thanks for the lessons
thanks Roland. great tips!
Great video, I just broke a fly rod some how, A foot above the handle, I did the same thing with a plastic coat hanger, as a dowel, and I might try wrapping it and sealing that with shrink wrap since its where all the torque will be, and my question is, How do you keep the super glue from glueing itself shut in between using it?
Great video! I have always wanted to know how to fix a broken rod and guide......I seem to be able to break them easily:P Thank you very much for sharing! Good stuff! :)
Roland, Great info !!
Good instructions. It worked for us!
Can join your teachings keep It going
Awesome! Thanks Roland.
Great "how to" video, would love to see you do one on reel maintenance
This is cool because after I fix my rod, I can go to the hardware store and buy a brand new sharp drill bit to replace the old one I just used! Win/win situation.
I once had a 9 foot fly rod and leaned the 2 sections against a closet door jam. I absent- mindedly closed the door and crunched the ferrule on the bottom section but the top one was still good. I cut the handle free from the bad section and used a dowel rod and epoxy to glue the top section into the handle. It made a really dandy little 5 foot fly rod that works great with a #4 fly line on small waters!
Hey Brother ROLAND.
Use some toothpicks & JB Weld.
It works wonders on a Long Crappie rod that is Broken. Apply it on the INSIDE of the Rod Blank.
Gone Fishin.
Mr Martin have you ever repaired a crushed/cracked rod. I stepped on the butt end of my favorite fly rod and crushed a 4 inch section just above the cork
🐐 You need some more rod racks
Great tips!
I almost lost my Bait casting real when the pistol grip broke off . I had to pull it in with the line glad i had a good knot tied on to the spool .
Gonna show this video to my wife. Because she thinks I have too much fishing gear.
How durable will this fix be?
Roland has wherever he needs in the moment in his pockets, guy hasn’t even heard of a backpack
Thank you
He’s the GOAT
When repairing a guide. I use Sally Hansen Heard as Nails. It drys quickly. A couple of coats and you are good to go.
Great stuff, I use it for finishing jig wraps.
Great God bless Roland
that was awesome thanks
GOAT!!!
My grandfather discovered the drill bit technique himself
I got a 2 piece 12 foot surf rod stuck together I have tried heat, pipe wrenching, canned air and froze it, even pecked on it with a hammer after taping it, nothing will budge it I bought it that way thought oh well I get it unstuck but no, dynamite wouldn't get it apart had two big strong guys try and get it loose I'm about to break it, lol 😂 I'm trying now a method to use a hydraulic floor jack any tips😢
Thk u.
Just wanted to point something out, when I watch other videos I don't have any lagging problems. I do however have lagging problems on your videos. I still love your videos and I will continue to support your Channel, but I just wanted to let you know and try to be helpful.
A Man's Man!
Thank you so much I idiotically broke my rod
You just created a hard spot which will break below or above the spot.. You should've inserted a flexible carbon tube after applying resin and wrapped it with some resin socked carbon tow.. Covered it with a vacuum tube.. Apply heat and resin.
Today I learned that I it's ok to break fishing rods, because you get spare parts.
I haven't broken a rod in over 25 years. I still have them all to prove it!
i want to see you both tying flies and fly fishin on yt!! (maybe those videos are around already!)
This is perfect for you know that brother-in-law that always wants to borrow something and you never get it back
It will be very temporary. There is no give in the insert and you've lost a good drill bit. Better to use a section of an old broken rod and glue in with epoxy which takes with carbon. Just as easy but will last forever, especially if you whip over the joint.
I'm fixing to break 1 just so I can try it
you never know when a broken rod will be needed.
Hi Roland, Search UA-cam for "Super Glue and Baking Soda." It makes a quick drying "epoxy". It's hard and dries in 15 seconds. Thanks, Mickey
Love favorite best customer service broke a rod in a truck bed paid 20 dollar shipping and handling got a new rod in 3 days best rods for the money I'm glad googans left they give favorite a bad rep
I just put the window up in the car and crushed a brand new 80 dollar graphite. It's right on the tip as well.
The second way. I have done. Broke immediately. Has to have inside reinforcement.
👍👍👍
cool deal son
I broke mine with my car door 🥺
Broke mine with car trunk. Couldnt believe it 😭
If it's an ugly stick that sh."# won't break!
Favorite has the worst rerun policy. Buyers be safe
Super glue MAN
i just broke my st Croix Bass X rod. Worst return policy. I can buy a new one off Ebay for $15 more than their guarantee.
I was Being a dumbass and playing with my rod and broke it
FIRST!!!
Favorite will NOT HONOR THEIR OWN WARRANTY