Mickstix Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 (edited) Hey all, I've got a Loomis IMX 844c (original, no repairs) and the tiptop won't stay put.. I used it forever throwing senkos and spinnerbaits, but recently started using it for flip/pitch 3/8-1/2oz t-rigs.. 30lb braid.. Anyway, aftere a couple trips the tip came loose (was cocked around backwards) so I removed it and put it back on with some "Laker Rod Cement" (guide glue) by following the directions on the label.. That lasted 1 trip.. Next I did it a little different. I heated the bare tip of the rod, removed excess glue, scuffed with a scotchbright, cleaned with acetone, shaved off small slices of the glue stick (Laker once again) and shoved them into the tiptop barrel, heated the barrel until glue went soft, reinstalled it and cleaned the access that came from both ends of the tiptop.. 1 more trip to the river and it's once again loose.. Does anyone have any ideas on solving this? Im thinkn' of using Devcon 2ton the next time, but wonder how that'll work out if I ever need to replace the tip again? Can you get a tip off, after it's been epoxied on? Or is there a better solution to my problem?? Thanks for any help! Mick Edited July 8, 2012 by Mickstix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I keep a bottle of super glue around just for that purpose. It's quick, can easily be stored in a tackle box for on the water repairs and holds up really well for me. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I only use ferrule cement same as I do on my on my arrows. It holds and is easy to remove it you need to replace the rod tip at a later date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I use 5 minute epoxy on my tip tops. Once they're on, they're on. If you have to get them off for a repair or something, heat from an alcohol torch does the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickstix Posted July 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thanks all!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braided Line Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 No problem, I`ll fix it for you. I live just around the corner in Deltona. PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
