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Chris Rogerson:
You are best of using a specialised epoxy like flex coat or threadmaster both designed for fishing rod guides. You will get better flexibility/ uv protection (less yellowing) and a smoother finish.

John Sykes:
Hi All,
   I know this is an old post but a good solution to the cracking problem the first time around at least is to lightly sand the affected bind to give a keyed surface and recoat with a light coat of epoxy, you will find the epoxy will migrate straight into the crack serving to repair it and giving a new finish.  In leiu of a rod lathe a dirt cheap battery powered rotiserrie motor coupled with a gimble cap attached to a small square shaft of wood via a screw works.  Yes, I know, I'm a cheapskate,  but it works!
Cheers,
   John.

Sam McKechnie:
Also, if applying your own rod finish note that some products are more flexible than others e.g. prokote is flexible, but there is often a tradeoff in that the flexible ones will be softer and scratch easier - lots on google about the relative properties of different brands etc. before you pick one.

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