Replacing rod tip????

[mitchell301]

I need to replace the tip on one of my baitcasting rods. The ceramic inset cracked and is fraying my line.

My question is, how do I get the existing tip off to put a new one on???

[20_lb_sack]

I hold the tip with needle-nose pliers, carefully apply just a little heat to the tip with a Bic lighter, should pull right off. To replace it take the new tip, I shave a few slivers of glue off the stick, stick them into the new tip, and reverse the extraction procedure. Don't let the flame touch the rod.

[mitchell301]

Thanks...I'll give that a try.