I would take it to a shop, they can better match it up with the old one, besides there are two different types of glue that could have been used,and you want the shop to know which one to use for the repair. If you use the wrong kind, it will slip after a few times out. Let them take the responsibility. I had one fixed at "Whites tackle" here in Fort. pierce and they done a great job, and fast too. I literally couldn't tell that it was ever replaced. As far as guides go, Fuji guides are the absolute best in my opinion. They are strong, yet flexible and rarely have the inserts come loose. By the way the repair at the shop was only like $6.00 well worth it.

Good luck,

Mike

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Thanks! Since its that cheap to get it done then I'm just gonna take it to the shop. From the looks of these W&M rods, the way they're designed, I think they use some kind of clear coating to hold the guides together instead of the common glue on cap guides. I'm in Jacksonville,FL so I guess the best shop for me would by Strike Zone.