u/Samatron5000

Thanks in advance to all those who reply.

I am not stranger to rod building and rod repair, but I need a little advice. I have an older LOOP fly rod that I may want to sell, but upon cleaning it up, I noticed that a decent number of guides have cracked epoxy around the wraps. Nothing is loose and the rod functions, but I’d like it to be in better condition before I sell.

In the past, when I’ve run into loose guides or wraps, I’ve removed them completely, rewrapped, and re-epoxied. Which is probably the correct way to do it.

I’m hoping that you’ll tell me it’s possible to use a low build epoxy (possibly thinned) and that will be enough to seep into the cracks and I’ll be able to call it good.

I don’t want to sell someone a lemon but I also don’t want to put in a lot of work for something I’m going to sell and doesn’t have a ton of value.

Any advice is appreciated (Tell me my plan will work flawlessly and I’ll do great.)

Thanks in advance! I received this Arisaka from a deceased uncle... Kinda. Aunt found it in a closet and gave it to my brother. My brother has a true bring back from the other side of the family and thought I'd enjoy cleaning it up. My dad thinks it may have been a wall hanger from my great grandfather. I literally know nothing beside it being a type 99. Figured I'd attempt to gather info about before I start disassembly and cleaning.

Edit: You guys are awesome and it's greatly appreciated!

Looks like I may be spending some time and money to get it as complete as I can. Any good sources on misc parts? I just did the same with a Mosin I received from another uncle who passed.