With all the Fenwick knowledge the group posseses - I'm hoping someone will be able to provide the answer.

I am getting an already built 96-6 blank off of auction site this Monday if the weather does not delay it. The tip top on it has a ring in it and I think I am going to replace the tip top with a standard wire one. Tried searching, but my attempts did not turn up the tip top size on either a 806 or the 96-6. I could buy a number of sizes, but would like to get the right one if possible.

Thank you!

Here is what the original looks like:

Don't trust the published specs. Measure from multiple directions to make sure you are covered if the tip is slightly oval. Then buy a size above and a size below anyway. Between the three tip tops, one should fit well.


Tom

Buying several 5, 5 1/2 or 6 being most likely, as Tom suggested, is the easiest way--and will cost less than a set of calipers. If a nearby tackle shop has tiptops in stock, you can just take the tip in and test fit. Or to measure, any drill gauge set or template will get you more than close enough, especially if you also buy one upsize and one down. You'll use them on another rod sooner or later anyhow.

If you intend to continue refurbishing your rods, I suggest you invest in a micrometer. I got mine from Ace Hardware for around $20. Sure makes measuring easy.