How Do You Repair A St Croix Rod?

What do you do with a broken St Croix Rod?

St. Croix has made it convenient and affordable to return a damaged rod for repair using our special discounts on shipping labels. We’ve has partnered with UPS to offer a $25 shipping label to send your package. *Note: Please return your rod in a disposable shipping container.

Can you repair a broken graphite rod?

If your rod snapped, you can mend it together with a fiberglass pole and epoxy to hide the break. When one of the guides breaks, you can remove it and wrap a new one in its place. You can change rod tips if they snap or break as well. With a little bit of work, you can fix your rod so it’s as good as new!

How long is warranty on St Croix rods?

a 15 year warranty
Croix dealer, the St. Croix rods would carry the manufacturer warranty which can vary from model to model. On the Avid series rods it is a 15 year warranty covering any workmanship issues and product defects, but would not cover wear and tear or customer damage. Let us know if you have any questions!

Who owns St Croix fishing rods?

Schluter family
For 40 of its 70 years in business, St. Croix has been owned by the Schluter family…and continues to be today. From day one, St. Croix has completely controlled the rod manufacturing process, which is a source of great pride for Paul.

Is St Croix a good rod?

Action and length are good places to start, but St. Croix does a couple unique things that make rod selection even easier. St. Croix makes many different rod series – Bass X, Mojo Musky, Panfish, Trout, and Eyecon (‘eye as in walleye) to name a few – that have the target species right in the series name.

Do graphite rods break easily?

A.
Not that they break easily as they are tough as nails. But don’t tempt fate by being lazy in organizing your fishing rods.

Where are St Croix rods made?

Park Falls, Wisconsin
usa factory and factory store. St. Croix’s facility in Park Falls, Wisconsin manufactures our Legend, Avid, Mojo and other rod series. If you are in northern Wisconsin, be sure to sign up for a facility tour, or stop in to purchase your favorite rod right off the factory floor in our retail store.

Does St Croix have a warranty?

Croix Rods Warranty. The fact that you’re reading this probably means you’ve got a damaged rod. If your rod was damaged due to faulty workmanship, then of course we will cover the cost of the repair or replacement during the warranty period.

Is St Croix warranty transferable?

The folks at St Croix are confident in their builds, too, so it should be no surprise that the Imperial USA comes with a 15-year transferable warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service.

How do you fix a rod guide insert?

1. First, Remove the Old Guide Insert.
2. Second, Apply Superglue to the New Guide Insert and Place on Fishing Rod.
3. Third, Use the String to Secure the new Guide Insert Onto the Rod.
4. Lastly, Cover the String with Super Glue to Finally Attach to the Rod.

Can you repair a broken fly rod?

If your rod snapped, you can mend it together with a fiberglass pole and epoxy to hide the break. When one of the guides breaks, you can remove it and wrap a new one in its place. You can change rod tips if they snap or break as well. With a little bit of work, you can fix your rod so it’s as good as new!

Who started St Croix rods?

Gordon Schluter
Croix Rod, the company their father, Gordon Schluter, helped save in the late 1970s, are siblings (from left) CEO Paul Schluter, Jeff Schluter, vice president of sales and marketing, Dave Schluter, vice president of manufacturing and their sister, Pam Smylie, who sits on the company’s board of directors.

Is St. Croix expensive?

A vacation to Saint Croix for one week usually costs around $1,324 for one person. So, a trip to Saint Croix for two people costs around $2,648 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs $5,297 in Saint Croix.

When was St Croix rods founded?

1948
Founding brothers Bob and Bill Johnson started St. Croix Rods in 1948 in Minneapolis when they created the first multi-section bamboo fishing pole.

Is Mojo Bass a good rod?

They look good, they are a good weight, they have lots of backbone and good sensitivity, but an angler doesn’t have to spend $300 on a rod.The Mojo Bass rods are designed for specific applications. Everything from wacky rigs to swimbaits, the Mojo Bass line features 10 casting models and four spinning models.

Where are Bull Bay rods made?

the USA
The Bull Bay Assault Rod is a high-quality product made in the USA.

What is the strongest material for fishing rods?

graphite
At the other end of the spectrum, graphite rods tend to be the most expensive choice on the market today. They are the most sensitive and the most powerful when it comes to lifting weight. They also have the fastest action. That’s because, with graphite rods, only the rod-tip to the first-third of the rod flexes.

How long do fishing rods last?

A quality fishing rod can last for decades. I’m still regularly using a rod I bought in the late 1970’s. I also have a rod that dates from the early 1960’s that is still functional. Some fly anglers still use bamboo rods that are 60-70 years old.

Can a spinning reel be used on a casting rod?

Yes, you can put a spinning reel on a casting rod in a pinch and you might even find the combination serviceable for light fishing, but there are several drawbacks. (1). You’ll have reduced casting distance. (2) There is the potential for damaging the rod.

How long does rod epoxy take to dry?

Generally, at room temperature most epoxy thread finishes will set beyond movement in about 2 to 3 hours. I would suggest you set your rotation timer to stop at 3 hours but leave the rod alone until the next day.