Quote Originally Posted by RiverRunt View Post
Does anyone in the Evansville area do rod repair or know someone who does? I have a 7’ Vertigas rod that I would like shortened to 6-1/2’ for more versatility and ease of vehicle transportation.
I'd like to find some x pert that can repair a split bamboo fly rod that I broke when I was in college. My back cast got caught on a pine tree limb behind me and when I went forward the rod spilt. I tried to glue the split back but it's never been right since then. It was my fathers fly rod and it's not in good shape. I don't use it but wonder if I could get it repaired someday. Just wishful thinking. But still I'd like to know if anyone works on them.

As far as your rod shorting it may just entail cutting off the tip and gluing a new tip on the end. They may a wax/glue stick that you melt with a candle or lighter and melt the glue onto the end of the road and then stick a new end guide on it. Just make sure it's straight and on right before the glue/wax dries. I've seen new tips at various sporting goods stores that sell fishing rods and fishing equipment. Gander Mountain, Dicks, Allied Sporting Goods may have some rod guide tips.