@DaveJ , what do you charge for fixing rods, I work in Talbotville , pretty close to union, I have a 10' okuma dipsey rod, broken tip. PM me if you like. Thanks
My recommendation is to not even try fixing it. While good rods are expensive, once they break you can never ever repair them in a way that restores them. They instantly become the worst rod you own. An inexpensive Walmart special will feel better in your hand, so why bother.