Cracked Epoxy / Frayed Thread on Ferrule

[fishpro]

Just purchased a second hand rod (lightly used), and when I received it I noticed that there were exposed and frayed threads on the ferrule (about three strands). I don't know if it was the defect or the result of an impact, but when I contacted the previous owner he said he never noticed it, and wasn't sure if he ever hit the blank with a fly. Fortunately there is warranty available (Sage), but with return shipping and all it ends up being about $100. Would you keep and use it as is, or would you warranty it to avoid the problem getting worse, threads getting wet and weakening, etc?

[Taylorchambers5]

I would just put a light coat of thread finish on top to seal it up again. Some local fly shops might have some, if not I always order my rod building supplies from racerocksfishing.

[pikergolf]

Try and find a custom rod builder in Calgary. He will fix you right up. If you were in the Hat I would strip the offending thread and re wrap it and put a new finish on it for 20 bucks. Be aware your rod builder might not be able to match thread exactly.

[theduke]

Google Pieroway rods local guy in Calgary builds and fixes them. He’ll fix it cheap and won’t notice the difference from sage

[Flymph]

DIY from a couple of Googles and you will notice a difference. But!!!, the fish won't!

[pikergolf]

Originally Posted by Flymph

DIY from a couple of Googles and you will notice a difference. But!!!, the fish won't!

Just be aware that the epoxy used in winding wraps is flexible and takes hours to dry and rod builders use rotisserie drying tools that rotate for hours to dry the epoxy in a nice finish. A hard fast drying finish will probably crack.