replacing rod guides

[eracjac61]

I have several rods that need one or more line guides replaced. They have either lost the insert or have cracked. They are not expensive rods, lightning rods, ugly stick saltwater etc.
I would like to replace the broken guides myself if possible, so I started to research the process and parts on the internet.
From what I can tell , it is fairly complex and requires lots of repair stuff purchased (glue, wrapping, lacquer, rod dryer?) plus a fair bit of work to get it done right.
Am I wrong here? Is there a shop around LC that does these repairs? Is it worth it for a $35 rod? Help, I need GUIDANCE!

[PaulMyers]

Send Jchief a PM. He builds rods and can answer your questions.

[CustomRod]

It's not hard to do but it takes time, and you might have to order the thread, finish, and guides. You can get by without a dryer. The hardest thing might be making sure you are getting the right size guides.

I do repairs for friends at $5 + cost of guide . . . someone who does repairs for a business might charge more.

[eracjac61]

where are you located? I'm in jennings, but get to LC and Laf often

[PaulMyers]

Orlando, Fl.

[CustomRod]

Originally Posted by PaulMyers

Orlando, Fl.

What he said

I make it to LA a couple times a year to fish.

[chasin'tail]

Go to the tackle box in Sulphur, there is a guy that will rewrap / refinish. And you will get your rod back fast.

[Ray]

Ron Ardoin, across the street from the Bell City High School fixes rods too.

[jchief]

Got him taken care of.