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TheBrownLeader
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07/23/2018 02:22PM   (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
Has anyone ever tried to turn a one piece fishing rod into a two piece rod? If so, how did you do it (tools, materials etc..), and how did it turn out?

I have an old Ugly Stick I would be willing to conduct this experiment on, but I would like to give myself a chance of succeding before attempting.

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offcourse
  
07/23/2018 08:05PM  
Not on purpose. I'd think that for what it would cost and if you figure your time is worth anything you would be way ahead buying an Ugly Stik Elite for 50 bucks. But I did see this on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVi903ROGRs
Good luck let us know how it goes if you decide to do it.
 
mastertangler
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07/24/2018 07:13AM  
Why would you do that?

I am reminded of the humerous saying
"that's a terrible idea........what time"
 
old_salt
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07/24/2018 07:54AM  
Hacksaw and duct tape ought to be all you need.

On second thought, don’t ruin your ugly Stik!
 
07/24/2018 09:12AM  
it can be done using a brass rod ferrule and some two part epoxy.

http://www.mudhole.com/Reinforced-Brass-Ferrules-Chrome-Plated

 
07/24/2018 10:53AM  
I would do it as close to the butt end as possible to help retain the original action.
 
Jackfish
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07/24/2018 01:28PM  
I had a 6’ St. Croix rod that I turned into a 2-piece rod. One section ended up at 5’6” and the other piece was 6”. It didn’t turn out the way I desired.
 
07/24/2018 01:54PM  
Based on experience all you need is a one piece rod and a car door. Doesn't always give you the clean cut you may be hoping for but in terms of quick and effective it can't be beat.
 
carmike
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07/24/2018 11:07PM  
Jackfish: "I had a 6’ St. Croix rod that I turned into a 2-piece rod. One section ended up at 5’6” and the other piece was 6”. It didn’t turn out the way I desired. "


Yeah, I've turned quite a few one-piecers into two (or more) piecers.
 
TheBrownLeader
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07/26/2018 11:14AM  
THanks everybody. You have talked me out of it!
 
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