[Alex Wingrove]

was closing a window with my pole today and it snapped, i was wondering if there is anyone that can help me repair it or know of where i can get the same section again,

Thanks

[Chris Cottrell]

Whats the make or section No?

[East coast window cleaning Services]

ouch

[Chris Cottrell]

There is also this guy I think Alex G has had dealings with him

https://www.total-fishing.com/TackleOffers.asp?Action=View&ID=D4DA97A5FAA9455EBD998C6C7F8B7971

Chris

[Alex Wingrove]

its the f-16, not sure on what section if we are counting from bottom 16m section to 14m so on so forth its 8. the one that slides into the Ron Thompson, the one before the brush pole section. The Base measures 35mm, the top 25mm

hope this helps

[Chris Cottrell]

Alex if its the F16 they have part no's on each section you can buy these at most fishing tackle shops, I know I can here in Diss if need be

Whats the code on yours?

[Alex Wingrove]

SP0435-5

[Chris Cottrell]

you can definatley get that section from their catalogue
Do you have a tackle shop nearby ? Where did you get yours from?

[Alex Wingrove]

 i got mine from cheshire fishing,

i do have a few shops near me, shall i just in and ask for that section?

[Chris Cottrell]

I think you should go see them but I think they will have to order it for you, did think of getting a spare top section for mine but so far have overlooked that possibly pushing my luck I think, If you do let me know how much it is
The guy near me said the base sections were only £29 - so dont know whether they get more expensive as the sections get smaller or not

[Alex Wingrove]

hmmm thats interesting, where do you live chris. if its close by i can get one from near you

[Chris Cottrell]

Diss, Norfolk, I can get you the Tel No if you like they may post to you

[Chris Cottrell]

Alex this is their details

P.M Pegg Angling Supplies
Unit 7 Wills Yard, Chapel St, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4AN
Tel: 01379 640430

Chris 

[Alex Wingrove]

thanks chris your a star

ill call them tommorrow

[GAZZA B]

Your Such a good boy Chris

 

Gazza

[Chris Cottrell]

Your Such a good boy Chris

 

Gazza

I know I know I love me  :

[Ian_Giles]

buy some superglue.....

No, really, been there, bought the tee-shirt....

Slide the top part of the broken section up through the fatter lower section.

This should 'bite' near the break, providing you have a couple of inches where there is good contact, this repair will work perfectly.

Slide the sections apart, smear superglue over a couple of inches of the thinner part of the broken section right up near where it has broken.

Shoot the thinner section back up through the other piece, when it grips (don't pull it through too far!) twist the pieces a couple of times to smear the superglue against the other part of the pole section.

It will 'bite' very quickly, wrap some duck tape or similar around the break (splinters).

Try it, what have you got to lose?
It'll be ready for use within minutes.
I'm still using my 'snapped' section every day.

Ian

[Jeff Brimble]

The Zensorflex spare pieces may do to "jump" the broken section on a temporary basis, they are interchangeable in various positions on the pole, you may have to wrap a couple of turns of pvc tape around the tip or base to take up any slack you "feel".
Have a look at the Leeda Triumphant 10m 2XL Power Carp ist £39.99 one of those section may replace the broken one, you can use it as a 21ft everyday pole and just swap the section when needed.

If you want to buy spares but also need to go higher in the future than 40ft think about buying another F16. The new repair bit may cost you say £35-£50,( if glueing doesnt work)  two extensions cost £50 each total 135-150. A new pole is 249 so for an extra £100 you get  the extensions as well.

[Highrise]

God knows what yours must look like Ian  

But I think Alex would want to look like a pro like the rest of us       

[AuRavelling79]

Ian's right - I repaired mine when it snapped (carbon fibre fishing pole) only with araldite/super epoxy and gaffer tape. It's been fine ever since.

I've also strengthened the ends with expanding foam and suggest you spray a wedge of foam on the inside of the repair as follows.

Cut and glue together like Ian says. When dry look down it and put a plug of cotton wool two inches below the break and fill with expanding foam.

Even if you think it looks naff it'll work better than new and if you must get all snobby about image  () it can be used as a spare for when it happens again!

Why pay £80 for a section, hmmm?