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One broken rod has good handle, one good rod with broken handle. Exactly the same handles, and rod/blank diameter. How would a person take the 2 handles off and glue the good handle onto the good rod?
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I would go find a local rod shop were they make custom rods, it probably will only cost 10 or so to have the handles changes. Its at least worth it to go take a look
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The handles are glued on.....You will be better off just getting a new handle and putting it on the rod that needs one....or you might be able to cut off the good handle and the bad part of the one and graft them together.....But not such a great idea.....Find a rod maker and take the rods to them and see what they say.....Good luck! try... http://www.gregscustomrods.com/
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+1 for finding a rod builder. Collector is right. The handles are glued on. I can appreciate trying to save money but it is going to be really hard to remove the handles with out damaging them.
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As has been previously mentioned, the grips and reel seat should be glued with some type of flexible adhesive that will make salvaging the handle very difficult. Also, as most rods have a taper all the way to the butt, you can't remove or install the grip(s) in one piece without removing the guides. The exception being the installation of foam grips which have a bit of stretch in them.
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