B'nM Replacement Tips

Anybody ever order replacement tips from B'nM?

I've got a PST 14' rod that got broken this morning. Big ole crappie broke the tip and the middle section. I'm wondering if I can replace both of that pieces or if I have to just buy a new pole. The website says "replacement tip" which is pretty clearly one piece, the tip. But it's $21.00 bucks and that's pretty steep for a tip.

So anybody ever order replacement parts from them? Did you get just a tip? How do I go about getting the middle section, if it's possible?

I think you can get one from Grizzly for about $16

I can maybe pick it up for you and bring it down next week if I can get to Griz during business hours

I think if you've broken both of the top two sections, you might want to give BnM a call ... and ask to speak to Jack Wells (accept no one else). Tell him what happened and see if he will replace the two sections for free (or maybe send you both sections for the price of the tip) ??

Jack is a member here, so tell him you are also a member of Crappie.com !! BnM is also a big site sponsor & supporter.

Hey, the phone call is free ... so you won't be out anything if the answer is "sorry, but no dice". And don't talk to any of the CS reps .... they can't deal with you (it's their job not to). Only speak to Jack, even if you have to call several times to get through to him. He's the owner, so he can wheel/deal all he wants !!

... cp :kewl

Call grizzly jig...You can get both sections. Might be cheaper to get a new rod..but they can help you

Thanks fellows for the help. I'll check in on the free replacement (always my first option) and go from there.

Speck, thanks a bundle. Let me check with the folks at B'nM and if I need one from Grizzly I'll try to catch you before you head down. Thanks a bunch for the offer. Saving on shipping is always a pleasure.

Just for informations sake. Grizzly has a program where if they stock a tip for a rod they will sell you the section below the tip less the price of the tip. I know this works because they sold me a but section on a 12 ft PST. Don't know how they would handle that on a 3 piece but might be worth a call if B&M dosn't work out.

I broke the second section of a B&M 16' telescopic rod. The replacement would be $38 for a $12 rod.
First I was told you couldn't replace it because the line guide was made on each section. I had already removed the guide. I cleaned up both pieces and slid the top piece up through the bottom piece and glued it together and glued the guide back on for a 15' rod.
For broken tips I have a collection of top guides. Just find the closest one that fits.

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Originally Posted by canebreaker

I broke the second section of a B&M 16' telescopic rod. The replacement would be $38 for a $12 rod.
First I was told you couldn't replace it because the line guide was made on each section. I had already removed the guide. I cleaned up both pieces and slid the top piece up through the bottom piece and glued it together and glued the guide back on for a 15' rod.
For broken tips I have a collection of top guides. Just find the closest one that fits.

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That's what I decided to do with it too. I can rig just about anything to save a buck.

Last night at the auction there was a Shakespeare 9' spin combo retail $40, sale $33 that sold for $37 plus 10%. I stopped bidding at $15. When I was checking out I saw a rod in the back of check-out. I asked the owner about it, his wife said the buyer said it was bought broke and returned it. The rod was broke at the seat, it wasn't before.
I got it for $5, I'll go through my old rods and repair it later.

I broke three rods yesterday, two 12' and a 16 footer. All at one time.. trolling motor got stuck in mud and while pulling on the cord it broke sent me back out of the seat and landing on a stack of rods in the boat. The sound of the rods snapping was deafening... it worked out for the best started single poling and got into a mess. Mine are B'n'M as well, but it wasn't the rod it was me the big dummy that broke them sticks.. I do have a warranty on 16 foot from bass pro.. 12's we're orders direct from B'n'M.. so looks like I will checking out grizzly jig as well.

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Originally Posted by canebreaker

Last night at the auction there was a Shakespeare 9' spin combo retail $40, sale $33 that sold for $37 plus 10%. I stopped bidding at $15. When I was checking out I saw a rod in the back of check-out. I asked the owner about it, his wife said the buyer said it was bought broke and returned it. The rod was broke at the seat, it wasn't before.
I got it for $5, I'll go through my old rods and repair it later.

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Ahhh. Nothing like the sound of saved money.

Quit using those Enid rods on Grenada. You will get them all broken . lol :biggrin

Ordered my replacement tips for my two 12's and one 16' today from Grizzly Jig. Price was $18.95 each didn't matter which length for the B'n'M PST rod tips. Bass Pro wouldn't honor the warranty because I didn't register it online within 30 days. Was on day 35 and wouldn't have made a difference anyway cause warranty doesn't kick in until the 61st day.. got to love Bass Pro customer service. I will use Grizzly exclusively from here on out.. got tired of being snubbed at Bass Pro in Memphis anyway.

I buy very little from Bass Pro, they suck price wise on almost everything

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Originally Posted by Rees Guide

I buy very little from Bass Pro, they suck price wise on almost everything

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Yeah I know Rees, they are proud of their inventory, but one of the only places you can get stuff on the now around here. Besides Sportsmans Warehouse, or Wally world. I'm learning to prepare.. only reason I bought my 16 footers from Bass Pro was cause B'n'M were on backorder and they couldn't promise getting them to me in a reasonable time frame. At least they were honest and refunded me my money the next day... I don't care much for Bass Pro. But we shore cashed in on that work over at the pyramid they remodeled.... so I call it even for now.

I start planing my purchases, and either buy at the Grizzly show in January, then order small stuff sometime later in the summer from them..Great people to deal with..get their catalog..lots of stuff in the catalog that is now on website

They also have a lot of stuff that is not in their catalog or their website.....so if you dont see what your looking for give them a call and ask about it. 1-800-305-9866 Great folks to do business with.

Meant NOT on their website..blame phone

Grizzly is an awesome company. They have the best prices I've found on a lot of my crappie fishing stuff and just about everything I use for catfishing. I do get some stuff from Team Catfish...they have (in my experience) the toughest poles made, but all in all, Grizzly is my favorite store. I could spend two fortunes with them and not have everything I'd like to have.