Originally Posted by
Bass_Bug
Kind of what I was thinking Betty. Besides having to remove the reel seat (a major task if it's on there solid) It seems reaming out the new cork to slide up from the butt end would make for a sloppy fit. But then again one could always shim it with masking tape! Although that really sounds like a shabby way to do it.
Now, unless it's a one piece rod, there's no need to remove the tip and there should only be 1 or 2 guides to remove. Any thing over 8', chances are the first 2 guides are strippers. A 3 piece, only one guide on the first section at best. A 4 or 5 piece there wont be any guide on the butt section.