Replacing a rod tip...?

Went out fishing yesterday, noticed my line had massive abrasions seemingly throughout. I knew something wasn't right, took a look at my rod tip and yep it was damaged. The rod tip was fully intact but had chipped causing a sharp edge. I've found a video (How to replace the tip on a fishing rod - YouTube) by Flukemaster on YouTube showing this and it seems straight forward and easy enough. But do all rod tips come off this same way? I have a St. Croix rod. Also.....I assume it's epoxy holding the rod tip from the factory, they sell this small epoxy bottle/syringe by gorilla glue at Walmart for $5 would this be good for securing on a new tip? However I have seen rod tip replacement kits by Fuji and Berkley that come with rod glue/cement...anyone ever tried? Never heard of Fuji? Sorry this is my first guide/tip replacement 😆 Thanks guys 🎣

Fuji guides are the premier guides used on most good rods today. Yes, it is installed with a glue or epoxy. Be carefully when you heat to remove. Get one as close to the right size as you can. That epoxy your talking about should work fine. I have always use JB weld because that's usually what I have laying around the shop.

I looked up that JB weld epoxy....it says it can withstand temps up to 550 degrees. That worries me.....how would I get the tip off again whenever the new one breaks if the ol' wave the lighter under the rod tip until it loosens method don't work?! I want STRONG but not permanent �� Cause I'm sure this won't be my last broken rod top!

What other epoxy's you all like to use for rod repair that's easily bought at a local Walmart/Home Depot and cheap ($3-8)? As I mentioned I saw gorilla glue epoxy as well as Loc-Tite epoxy As possible choices.

Fuji Heavy Duty Rod Tip Repair Kit | Bass Pro Shops: The Best Hunting, Fishing, Camping & Outdoor Gear

My first rod top to be replaced was from a Fuji kit many years ago. My 14' brush rod has had many replaced, keeps getting shorter.
Heat the glue, heat the rod tip, cover the tip with glue. Heat the replacement top, slid it on the tip. Hold the rod tip down against something. Heat again. It doesn't need to much heat.
I've had some tops that need to be replaced. I don't know what kind of glue they used. A lot of heat and still not moving. Usually used side cutters to remove it.
Here's a couple of links of where I buy mine.
Fishing rod tip tops, fishing rod tip repair
80pcs Fishing Rod Guide Tip Repair Kit Eye Rings Stainless Steel Frames w Box US | eBay
Sports & Outdoors - Walmart.com

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Originally Posted by GreenEYESfromOHIO

I looked up that JB weld epoxy....it says it can withstand temps up to 550 degrees. That worries me.....how would I get the tip off again whenever the new one breaks if the ol' wave the lighter under the rod tip until it loosens method don't work?! I want STRONG but not permanent �� Cause I'm sure this won't be my last broken rod top!

What other epoxy's you all like to use for rod repair that's easily bought at a local Walmart/Home Depot and cheap ($3-8)? As I mentioned I saw gorilla glue epoxy as well as Loc-Tite epoxy As possible choices.

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You be surprised how just a little heat will loosen it up. The other thing is that deal Doggone posted. Easy to work with just not my personal preference. Some of your other 2 part epoxies will also work.

I have replaced, and had my local tackle store replace tips on rods. Every time the Fuji glue stick was used ... and that was the end of it.

If you use an epoxy or other "permanent" product and have to replace the tip again, you will be cutting off the tip and replacing it with a slightly larger tip eye. If you use the Fuji product, you can replace tip eyes as often as necessary. :twocents

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Originally Posted by CrappiePappy

I have replaced, and had my local tackle store replace tips on rods. Every time the Fuji glue stick was used ... and that was the end of it.

If you use an epoxy or other "permanent" product and have to replace the tip again, you will be cutting off the tip and replacing it with a slightly larger tip eye. If you use the Fuji product, you can replace tip eyes as often as necessary. :twocents

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You can with JB Weld too.... like Cray .......I have been useing it for years

I replace mine with glue stick and a small piece of shrink wrap.

a common 2 part epoxy bought from Wal-marts or Home Depot will do the job and easy to remove.

dont know what is best but i do know the hot glue replacement thing DONT WORK !
i had a rod shop replace some and i did some myself ....none held up with the hot glue method ....all the tips got loose quickly
so i went to the 2 part epoxy on all of them and no more worries ....