Although I take proactive measures to protect the investments I have made into the high-end tackle and electronics I put into the hands of my fishing charter clients, inevitably, accidents happen.

One of the big"secrets" in cold crack repairing is to make certain all of the plugs are locked together, as illustrated in the above drawing. Care taken in locating the I holes will insure success.

Anglers who fish enough inevitably suffer from minor cork damage. Major cork damage like complete breakage, large gaps or crushed sections benefit from professional repair from the rod manufacturer.