How To Fix File

Heat the old epoxy and thread using a lighter or heat gun to melt the glue.

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If the guide is broken, cracked, or completely missing, you will need a replacement, thread, and epoxy. How to Fix

Use thread to wrap around the guide foot and the rod, starting about an eighth of an inch from the edge.

Mix a two-part epoxy and apply a thin, even coat over the thread wraps. Heat the old epoxy and thread using a

Let it dry for about 10–24 hours, ideally on a rod dryer. Tips for Success

Use a loop of thread (a "quick-pull") to tuck the end of the thread under itself to secure it. Mix a two-part epoxy and apply a thin,

Apply a tiny amount of super glue (or epoxy) to the base of the guide where it meets the rod, and rotate it gently to ensure the glue spreads. Dry: Let it dry completely. Method 2: Replacing a Broken Guide