Raw Dawg Ron Loc: St. Petersburg, FL

Looks line the butt end, should fix ok but if above the reel seat not worth fixing and loosing a fish from another break!

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

This is the best way to repair it. You could pop the butt cap off and try to insert the dowel from the butt so you didn't have to cut it.. After you get the internal piece in you can match the thread wrap around the outside the cover the repair as well as reinforce the repair from the outside.

Jeffchow88 Loc: San Francisco

Take off the butt and shoot a rod blank up past the broken area. Rewear the broken area and finish.

Also write the manufacturer and ask them. They may just replace it. I did that with a Fenwick Flipping Stik years ago.

Jeffchow88 Loc: San Francisco

Take off the butt and shoot a rod blank up past the broken area. Rewear the broken area and finish.

Also write the manufacturer and ask them. They may just replace it. I did that with a Fenwick Flipping Stik years ago.

garagedoorman39 Loc: Tampa Florida

I guess you just need to decide if it is worth fixing to you, if it can be, or like others said just buy a new or used one. I would take it to someone who has experience with rod repair and get their free opinion.

stuco Loc: Northern Utah - Salt Lake City

I had a Lew’s rod break between the first two guides on the tip end. I contacted Lew’s they said it was guaranteed for a year, had me send them the portion of the rod with the model number, etc... and they sent me a replacement very quickly. I’d try that first if you just got the rod.

blaylock Loc: Okla/Mexico

don't waste your time... buy a Falcon!

Salty Dog Loc: Punta Gorda, Florida

I've had something similar happen to me, more than once! As long as the rod has length wise fractures (not a break that results in a two piece rod) here's the fix. Find an old rod blank no longer used. Match the inside diameter and taper of the broken rod to a 10"-12" section of the old rod. In your case, since it is in the butt section, the length could be less; just so long as it is long enough to extend a few inches above and below the fracture. Cut this section out, and clean it with a file so there are no bumps, old threads, etc on the this piece.
Now insert it into the broken blank to make sure it will have a nice snug fit. Next mix some epoxy (I use Devcon 2 Ton, usually available at ACE Hardware stores). Coat the plug piece liberally and insert into the broke rod blank slowly, rotating it as you go. When you cannot get it in any further, set your rod aside and allow 24 hours to cure. Problem solved. Again just make sure the plug piece extends at least 2 inches above and below the split section on your broken rod.
I've used this technique on rods broken at the stripper guide up to a break at the third guide from the handle. Have one rod that broke in two places and repaired it this way. Caught my personal best Snook (42") on it and it is still going strong believe it or not.
After the repair is cured, you may hear some creaking noises when you first use the rod again. This is simply places where the epoxy is breaking from flexing the rod. No need to be alarmed.
I've been building and repairing rods for over 40 years, so this is time tested.
Hope this helps. Cheers!🐬

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Can't you just send it back to Lews? Most name brand rods will be replaced for a fee. I would check into it.

DeeJay Loc: Southwest Virginia

I dont like Lews rods, but if you will send it to me i will repair it and donate it to Healing Waters in your name. Healing Waters is an organization that teaches disabled veterans to fly fish, and other types of fishing. Any equipment the veteran uses is theirs. H.W. is funded by donations and volunteers. Bass Pro, Cabellas, and other retailers are donors. Don't throw it away, we will use it.
DEEJAY

Dadeaux Loc: Florida Panhandle

Hey thanks for the info on the bubbles. Concur with reinforcing with a good hardwood dowel...

Jakestake83 Loc: Mooresville NC

On some of the above fixes try JB Weld. That stuff fixes everything if it is applied properly. BUT you will never feel confidence in that rod again no matter how you fix it. The first really big fish that you loose will cause you to blame that broken and repaired rod. Throw it out or fix it and just keep it for an emergency situation.

Hillbilly jr

I would contact Lews some times they can fix it cheaper than a new one

FixorFish Loc: SW Oregon

So....spend the same as a nice rod....and then... do without a rod, while you tackle a new trade by dedicating your evenings for the foreseeable future ?
Sure, it's cool to have something you crafted yourself, but your skillset and work area (you don't build a rod on your kitchen table or a dusty garage or basement) might be found lacking, resulting in a product that echoes the shortcomings.....
Personally, I concur with the above advice...it will never perform correctly with a "band-aid" repair.

re: $189....for a KIT ?!? I have but one rod that cost over $125...an 8wt Sage flyrod I bought from the widow of a late fishing buddy....and yes, I have used spendy rigs at the urging of my richer friends, who insist I borrow one..."just so you know what it feels like...". I did, their $1500+ rig felt no different....and caught no more fish, than anything I paid $200 for total-- rod, reel, backing, line, leader and the fly at the end...case included !
But, then, few of you spend $125+ for a 10" tablesaw blade....and I have several, with various tooth #'s & grind configurations for the task (crosscut, rip, dadoes, etc) and materials (wood, plywood, acrylic sheet, aluminum, laminate, melamine etc.) So maybe I'm just being hypocritical to say it doesn't help to have "the best rod under $1000".... for you, maybe it does.

stuco Loc: Northern Utah - Salt Lake City

I don't always agree with FixorFish, but when I do, he nails it!

I see no help in answering someone's question with telling them their brand of rod that broke is a piece of s... There are lots of people that have caught a lot of fish on cheap rods and reels that some snobs would never touch. If someone has a question and he happens to fish with an ugly stick,Lews, <insert brand here>, what value does an answer that goes something like "ugly sticks are junk" have? Answer the freaking question, start a tangent, or say something entertaining. The internet has too many trolls already.