Rod tip ring

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leadhead
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Rod tip ring

#1 Post by leadhead »

Hi all
I have the sonick sk 4 and would like to change the tip ring guide, as its a wee bit soft and the briad cutt'n in(crap tip :? ).....any recommendations?
thanks in advance

richie
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paul skelly
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Re: Rod tip ring

#2 Post by paul skelly »

Heat it with a lighter and it SHOULD just pull off with a pliers bring the guide to your local tackle shop to match up the size, give the rod tip a LIGHT scuff with Emory paper , melt a small bit of hot glue into the hole of the new guide and just push onto the rod.
Have a look on YouTube ;)
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