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Tip Top Adhesive - Freshwater
Posted by: Aaron Cavanaugh (---.mn.warpdriveonline.com)
Date: April 28, 2008 03:04PM

Wondering how many of you guys use a glue type adhesive on tip tops vs. how many use a 5 minute epoxy. I've got the Gudebrod Ferrule Cement but have yet to put it to the test - as it's 36 degrees on April 28 in MN (First time I've really considered moving south - what's up with Global Warming?). Anywho, if you've got a minute weigh in. I mainly am wanting to be confident in the ferrule cement that I'm using or see that I need to switch to the 5 minute epoxy.

Thanks!

AC
FishinFreaks
Rogers, MN

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Re: Tip Top Adhesive - Freshwater
Posted by: William Bartlett (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: April 28, 2008 03:14PM

Fugi Tip adhesive. Epoxy would make it very difficult to get the tip off if you want to do a rebuild.

Bill in WV

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Re: Tip Top Adhesive - Freshwater
Posted by: Kevin Norstuen (---.worldspan.com)
Date: April 28, 2008 03:31PM

I use 5 minute epoxy. A lighter will heat enough to break the bond if you need to repair. I had tips come loose just by having it in my truck topper.

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Re: Tip Top Adhesive - Freshwater
Posted by: Anonymous User (---.ptld.qwest.net)
Date: April 28, 2008 03:57PM

5 min. epoxy, I did use tip top glue and changed to high temp. hot glue still had a few come loose, switched to 5 min. never looked back.

For repairs put a wire through the ring and pull add a little heat just enough to pull the guide off, fast simple and easy.

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Re: Tip Top Adhesive - Freshwater
Posted by: Jim Gamble (---.126-70.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date: April 28, 2008 04:01PM

Flexcoat 5-minute. No problem at all removing it when I want it removed.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/28/2008 07:01PM by Jim Gamble.

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Re: Tip Top Adhesive - Freshwater
Posted by: Randy Parpart (Putter) (---.dsl.dynamic.nccray.com)
Date: April 28, 2008 06:55PM

5 minute for MANY years (been using Flex Coat's recently). Tip-tops can be removed without damaging the blank if done properly.

Putter
Williston, ND

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Re: Tip Top Adhesive - Freshwater
Posted by: Steve Gardner (---.nc.res.rr.com)
Date: April 28, 2008 09:12PM

I use high temp hot melt glue.
If you use low temp it can get soft when left in a vehicle during summer months

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Re: Tip Top Adhesive - Freshwater
Posted by: Chuck Ungs (---.dsl.iowatelecom.net)
Date: April 28, 2008 09:43PM

I use flexcoat tip-top hot melt adhesive. But then I don't leave my rod in a vehicle on hot days either so I haven't had issues so far... Chuck Ungs

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Re: Tip Top Adhesive - Freshwater
Posted by: Terry Turner (---.hsd1.or.comcast.net)
Date: April 29, 2008 09:47AM

I use 5 minute epoxy for my offshore rods that are heading south in the hot sun, but mostly I use the hi temp hot melt glue on all the freshwater stuff. I used the regular hot melt and had some come loose in the Deschutes canyon on those 100 degree days. No issue with the hi temp stuff.

Terry

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Re: Tip Top Adhesive - Freshwater
Posted by: Russ Pollack (---.sw.biz.rr.com)
Date: April 30, 2008 12:13AM

Andy Dear's 15min Gel, which gives you time to set up an accurate alignment before it starts to harden up. We use the five-minute version of AD's gel for something quick but you gotta be quick to get it right.

Uncle Russ
Calico Creek Rods

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