Following the rod breakage it was time for a repair. A visit to the local tackle shop secured the purchase of a new guide. Slightly bigger than the previous one, but as it was the only one that would fit the bank it would have to do. The old intermediate was removed and the new one glued on with hot melt glue. The rod is now slightly shorter at 13' 6", instead of it's alleged 14'. It's actual length was 13' 10", 420cm. I really wish companies didn't use 30cm equals one foot.
