BowLurker Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 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. 😳 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Or just take it back to TF for a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowLurker Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share Posted June 17, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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