{"id":1259,"date":"2022-09-10T16:44:09","date_gmt":"2022-09-10T10:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcneesereels.com\/?p=1259"},"modified":"2022-09-19T10:38:37","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T04:38:37","slug":"what-to-do-with-old-fishing-rods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcneesereels.com\/fishing-tips-guides\/what-to-do-with-old-fishing-rods\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can You Do with Old Fishing Rods? (Repair & Recycling)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fishing rods are the most common tool to hunt fish. Generally, modern fishing rods can last for 20\u201350 years. But, your fishing rod<\/a> may be broken or inappropriate for use for several reasons. It may be gradually damaged if you are careless about it. Moreover, any unwanted accident may break the rod. But what can you do with the rod when it is old or broken? Let’s repair or recycle it.<\/span><\/p>\n

5 ways to recycle your old fishing rods:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Donate: <\/strong><\/span>You can give your old fishing rod to a kid who loves fishing. You can also donate them. But does Goodwill take fishing rods? Yes,<\/span> they take it. Generally, Goodwill.com<\/a> accepts donations of used items. But, they need to be reusable because they use your old items for reuse and other necessary tasks.\"recycle<\/span><\/p>\n

Claim a warranty if available:<\/span> <\/strong>Check if the fishing rod still has a warranty. Significantly, most renowned fishing rod companies offer a warranty to repair your damaged fishing rods. So, if your rod is unable to be used but repairable, you may take it to the manufacturer’s company and repair it without any cost.\"Check<\/span><\/p>\n

Create home d\u00e9cor items: <\/strong><\/span>Home d\u00e9cor items made from old fishing rods are now very popular. You can use it as a <\/span>picture frame hanger that<\/span>\u00a0increases your room\u2019s beauty by adding an exceptional view.\"home<\/span><\/p>\n

Use as a curtain rod: <\/strong><\/span>Y<\/span>ou can use your old fishing rod as a curtain rod. <\/span>When the curtain is hung on the fishing rod, it will automatically present the outlook of an exceptional bathroom to a fisherman.\"use<\/span><\/p>\n

Use it in the Garden:<\/span> <\/strong>You can also create a<\/span> garden trellis for climbing plants or make a fence with broken fishing rods. Significantly, the old fishing rods increase the beauty of the garden as a decorative element.\"Use<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

How can I repair my damaged old fishing rod?<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you want to repair your damaged rod without the help of any expert, first, you must collect the necessary equipment to repair it. A suitable screwdriver and wrench are necessary to remove the essential screws.