Jagged edges are weaker and are more likely to break again than edges that are flush with one another.

You can also measure the diameter of the rod on both of the broken ends if you don’t have a flexible measuring tape.

You can buy fiberglass poles from your local hardware store. It doesn’t matter what color you use since it will fit inside of the rod. If your fishing rod isn’t hollow, then using a fiberglass pole won’t work. You can either try to tape your rod back together or get a new one.

If the pole doesn’t fit snugly inside the fishing rod, then wrap the pole with duct or masking tape to make it thicker.

You can buy 2-part epoxy from any hardware or craft store.

The epoxy doesn’t set right away, so you can still rotate or move the rod pieces once you slide them together. If any epoxy comes out of the joint while you’re sliding the pieces together, wet your finger and smooth out the epoxy so it isn’t as visible. Wrap a layer of electrical tape around the seam if you want an additional layer of security.

Rod guides are the circular metal pieces along the length of the rod that help keep your line straight. Be careful not to heat the rod for too long since it could cause damage to it. Don’t cut into the rod with your razor, or else you could damage it and make it weaker.

You can buy new fishing guides at sporting good stores. Make sure the new guide is the same size and style as the other guides on your fishing rod or else your line may snag or get tangled.

You can also use super glue, but it will be difficult to move or readjust once the glue is set.

Take the piece of tape off of the foot you’ve wrapped everything below it.

If you don’t have any other thread, you can also use a thin fishing line instead.

If you don’t want to use a looped piece of thread, you can also try tying a knot in the threading, but it may not be as strong and it could be more difficult.

Work quickly with the epoxy since it will quickly start to dry and harden once you mix it.

Heating the tip top helps loosen the adhesive holding it in place so it’s easier to remove. If the tip snapped off of your rod, then you can remove the old tip top from the broken piece or you can skip this step.

You can buy rod cement and new tip tops from your local sporting goods store or online.

If you need to adjust or reposition the tip top after the cement is dry, then heat it again for 3-4 seconds with your lighter.