I have a G loomis GL3 9' 4wt(Demo rod...according to their policy i don't think i can return it unless someone knows otherwise). It is broken in the MIDDLE of the second snake guide down from the tip top. I am a novice rod builder (have built 2 flyrods, just getting started on it this year) and am wondering the best way to repair it. Is is reasonable to cut it below the broken area and put a larger tip top on it or will this completely ruin the action of the rod (the rod would end up being 8'3") or is there some other way to fix it?? Thanks for any insight.....