jbrandon47 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Rod Builders!!! What is the going rate to replace guides on someones rod? Can you tell me how much you would charge to flat out put one on and how much you would charge to take one off and replace it with another one? How much to replace an entire set of guides on a standard bass fishing rod that has between 9-11 guides? Any help much appreciated! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyroddave Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 I usually charge $5.00 to remove a single guide, then to replace that guide I charge $5.00 for a single foot guide, 10.00 for a double foot guide then for a whole rod just multiply the charges by the number of guides! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughRiderND44 Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 I charge a minimum of $5.00 to repair/replace a rod tip (price may increase based on my cost for the replacement tip. I charge $5.00 to remove a damaged guide and or the previous wrap and finish on the blank and $5.00 plus the cost of the replacement guide to match, if possible, rewind and finish the replacement guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick's Styx Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 I charge $5 for a tip top and $10 per guide for removal and replacement. The customer pays for the parts because I don't hav a big inventory and usually have to order. I will not get rich on a per hour basis at $10 a guide for removal and replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilpdriverrat Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 Single foot guide $5 plus cost of guide, double foot guide $8 plus cost of guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyroddave Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 The prices I quoted in my previous post did not include the price of the guide itself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrandon47 Posted February 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 Thanks guys!!! Great advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYLakeLunker Posted February 4, 2018 Report Share Posted February 4, 2018 In my neck of the woods in western KY, I charge $10/single foot and tip tops, $12/double foot, and guide costs. Other items on quoted per job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Jacob Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 Hi guys and gals! I’ve been charging $5 for a 1 foot and $10 for a 2 foot plus the cost of the guide. Am I charging to much? Everyone seems ok with it so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Catignani Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 Those prices seem ok. But I would also think about and possibly factor in: The price of the thread...which you may need to buy...and it may have trimbands. Will you need color preserver? The epoxy...maybe even two coats. The mixing cup(s)...the brush(es)...the clean up (acetone). Then if you have to take a guide off...a guide with out color preserver (epoxy only) will take a little more time. If your trying to make a living out of rod building...dont sell your self short. Keep up with your time and material and then ask yourself...is $5 enough? The cost to do 1 guide that needs two coats and color preserver: 2 brushes: $0.20 (maybe use a reusable brush...but you still have to clean it) Color preserver: The acrylic stuff will last forever...but I personally dont like it and use a lacquer kind with may last...or it may evaporate on ya. (skipping cost) Epoxy. Say you buy FlexCoat Wrap kit with Syringes. 2oz Hardner 2oz Resin @ $15.00 That would do roughly 20 batches. I mix 3ml of each component. I can do 1 guide or two whole sets of guides. So this is almost $0.75 a batch. Now you can buy bigger bottles...and use less mix...but this is what I do. The reason I use 3ml is to reduce a margin of error on a 1:1 mix. Acetone is $9 a quart...about $0.30 an ounce. I will use about an ounce cleaning the syringes. So...you can see that Im almost getting to $2 or more on supplies. (let alone the cost and time getting those supplies). Again...this can be the cost of 1 guide...or the cost for two whole rods of guides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braided Line Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 The type/size of guide does enter into the equation. Guide removal/replacement is labor intensive. Plus, how fast you would like your rod returned/finished. Express service.........additional Not all things are created equally. labor plus parts = $ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
