Hi all,

I'm new to the forum. And want to introduce myself. I also have a request for repair suggestion. I have a fiberglass rod that has a small chip in the female ferrule. Right now it is cosmetic. But I don't want to to grow. Thoughts on the subject? Thanks.

Jim

Whiskeyshoals

Is there a wrap on the female ferrule? If not, add the wrap to prevent further damage.

Jim, your not really giving enough information on the ferrule itself, now what Phil stated above will solve the problem if it is a standard tip over butt ferrule connection and the chip is only in the coating over the blank. If there is a wrap already present on the female end, you can remove it and replace it, bringing the thread wraps closer to the end, covering the chip and then covering the wrap with either a 2 or 1 part wrap finish.
If it is a metal ferrule, many older glass rods had these and that is getting out of my realm of experience.

Phil and Bill,

Thanks for responding. The rod is a gen wick ferralite. The ferrule I am referring to is female and it is glass. The chip is only a chip and not a crack. I was think os putting a small amount of 5 minute epoxy on the chip to stop it from growing. But if that is a bad idea I can put some rod epoxy on it. I don't have any equipment yet so was headed done the 5 minute for convenience.

Cheers,

Jim

Whiskeyshoals

You can use the 5 min epoxy, but it will turn yellow in a short period of time. The bonding type of epoxies do not have the UV protectors in them and they will also get too hard as compared to a wrap finish. The 2 part wrap finish epoxies will allow for some flex without cracking and will have the UV protection that will last for years without turning yellow.
I would assume that the ferrule does have some sort of a thread wrap already on it? If it does I would apply the finish over the entire wrap with a light coat. Just scuff the existing finish over the wrap, clean with ISO Alcohol and give it a coat of new finish.

Bill,

Thank you. Exactly what I was after. Yes the ferrule does have a good thread wrap. I will proceed as you suggest. I had a feeling the 5 minute was a bandaid and you confirmed it. I need to order some rod finish and do it in a craftsmanlike manner. Thank you.

Jim