Fishing rods are an integral part of the angler’s toolset. In order to maintain the quality of your fishing rod, it’s important to take care of it properly.
This includes regular cleaning and maintenance, as well as using mending techniques when your rod is damaged. Knowing how to repair a fishing rod with mending can help you extend its life and keep it in good condition for years to come.
Mending a fishing rod requires some special equipment and supplies. You will need a UV-protective resin such as epoxy, fiberglass rods that match the size of the rod sections, a file or sandpaper, and an emery cloth for smoothing out rough edges. Additionally, you should have a few clean cloths on hand for wiping off excess resin.
The first step in mending your fishing rod is to clean off any dirt or debris from the area that needs to be repaired. Then use a file or sandpaper to remove any jagged edges around the fracture. Once the fracture area is smooth and even, use the emery cloth to buff it until it’s shiny and clean.
Mixing The Resin
Once all of the surfaces are prepped and ready for repair, it’s time to mix up your resin according to package instructions. Make sure that you use enough resin so that it covers both sides of the fracture completely. You may also want to add some extra fibers or strands of fiberglass into the mix if you are dealing with a particularly large or deep fracture.
Applying The Resin
Using a small brush or roller, carefully apply your resin mixture over both sides of the fracture area. Use gentle pressure so that you don’t push too much of the mixture into any one spot. Once you have applied enough resin across both sides of the fracture, use one of your clean cloths to wipe away excess mixture.
Curing The Resin
Finally, leave your mended rod out in direct sunlight until all traces of moisture disappear from its surface; this usually takes between 2-4 hours depending on conditions. Afterward, check your work by inspecting each side closely – if everything looks good then you can start using your repaired fishing rod again!
Conclusion
Repairing a fishing rod with mending is not difficult but does require some special tools and supplies such as UV-protected resin, fiberglass rods, files/sandpaper/emery cloths and clean cloths for wiping off excess resin. With proper preparation and mixing techniques followed by careful application and curing of the resin mixture – anyone can successfully mend their broken fishing rods!
