Sizing rod tips..
I'm trying to replace the tip on my baitcaster and unfortunately my local
tackle shop didn't have any tips in stock. I checked out Sports Authority
and they had the tips but I didn't know what size to get. I spoke to the
person running the fishing section and asked that I bring my rod in. He
gave me the size he thought was right but unfortunately, it wasn't. I can
fit the previous tip into the hole of the new tip. So, back to Sports
Authority tomorrow...So is there a way to tell? Is it just an eyeball game? Should I just order
the 3-pack from Fuji and hope that I get the size I need? Christopher |
Christopher
Oct 16
2004
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| Take the old tip with you or find a finish nail close to the same size to use as a go by. Doc
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I'm trying to replace the tip on my baitcaster and unfortunately my local
tackle shop didn't have any tips in stock. I checked out Sports Authority
and they had the tips but I didn't know what size to get. I spoke to the
person running the fishing section and asked that I bring my rod in. He
gave me the size he thought was right but unfortunately, it wasn't. I can
fit the previous tip into the hole of the new tip. So, back to Sports
Authority tomorrow... So is there a way to tell? Is it just an eyeball game? Should I just order
the 3-pack from Fuji and hope that I get the size I need? Christopher |
Doc
Oct 16
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| < Take the old tip with you or find a finish nail close to the same size to
use as a go by. > But without opening the package which I'm pretty sure they'd frown on..how
do I compare? Christopher |
Christopher
Oct 16
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| Poke a hole with the nail <G>. Doc
===== "Christopher P. Cericola" <Christopher-Gnus@Cericola.net> wrote in message
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< Take the old tip with you or find a finish nail close to the same size to
use as a go by. > But without opening the package which I'm pretty sure they'd frown on..how
do I compare? Christopher |
Doc
Oct 16
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| I did have a guy from Galyan's actually open packages to get me the right
fit, but I don't think too many stores would do this. A caliper would probably do the job. A guy on a forum said there are rod tip
gauges, but I never saw one in a store or catalog. But they're not very expensive and I bought four different sizes which
should cover me pretty well. |
Marty
Oct 17
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| You can get a rod tip gauge from any of the rod building
supply companies that have been mentioned in this thread.
You can also get the tip tops from them. We use
customtackle.com ask for Bob McKamey or Scott Able
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D.
Oct 17
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| Jann's Netcraft www.jannsnetcraft.com has a top chart on page 67 of
their 2004 catalog...They sell rod building supplies and other good
fishing stuff. I will mail you the chart if you want..They sell a top
gauge too for $6.99..Jann's phone # is 1800-638-2723 |
uscgret
Oct 17
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| Go to a hardware store with the rod. They have size charts for bolts in MM.
get the outside diameter size and you will them know the inside diameter of
the tip you need. |
Illinois
Oct 17
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| rod tips are measured in 64's of a inch. not mm's |
uscgret
Oct 17
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| You could also use a drill index to size the blank, take the drill from
that hole with you and try it inside of the tip, no?
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Oct 17
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| < Poke a hole with the nail <G>. Doc > That's pretty much what I did..I took the old tip and poked it into the
package. 6 matched up pretty well, 6.5 looked close too so I bought
both..gotta return the 6.5 The glue is setting..the guy there recommended I
tie a thread around it and glue that down for extra support. I'll see how
it handles. Thanks again. Christopher |
Christopher
Oct 17
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| I have never lost a tip, nor ever had to replace one. Coast Guard - Great Air Force - Better |
Illinois
Oct 17
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| That sounds pretty good--why didn't I think of that? |
Marty
Oct 18
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