christopher ward 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 Hi , I noticed the ceramic ring was missing within my bottom eyelet on my rod. Can these be easily replaced, grateful for advice, thanks chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 The guide itself will need to be replaced. If you can find a local rod builder in your area they should be able to do it for about $10-$12. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Bob LeMay 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2017 That's a very common repair on any guide with ceramic inserts and as noted - you'll be needing to replace it. The only difficulty will be in matching the exact model and size of the broken guide since some manufacturers insist on using guides that aren't commonly available to rodcrafters..... By the way most times when a ceramic insert "falls out" there's actually a crack somewhere in the metal framework holding it all in place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2017 if youre handy, replace the guide yourself lots of youtube rod building videos out there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites