Fixing A Broken Line Guide

[BowLurker]

Hello FlyFish! First time poster, long time lurker.

 

I use a TFO 4-W, and have broken a line guide. I have a repair kit. Never tried to fix one before, and I'm going to try and do it myself.

 

Yes, I've heard that a new section is only $40 at TFO, but it's something I want to try.

 

Any tips on repairing a line guide? Do I need to remove all the epoxy, the entire circumference? Can I just 'dig out' the old guide and re-epoxy?

 

Thanks folks.

 

-M.

[Conor]

The epoxy is soaked and layered on a whip of thread. All thread and epoxy needs to be removed. Careful work with a razor, some heat and your thumb nail should clean it up well enough.

 

Then tape the guide in place and properly lined up. Whip on with thread and secure with epoxy. Easy. 😳

[SilverDoctor]

Or just take it back to TF for a new one.

[BowLurker]

Success! It looks a little more battle-worn than I'd like, but the guide is back on. Now I won't get the 'line droop' in the middle of a cast!

 

-M.