Guide replacement
Hi,
True, the guide has to be replaced. Do you know a local rod builder who can replace it for you? You can also take the rod to your local B&T shop and they usually have a rod builder in the store or some one who fixes rods and reels for them. The shops I am familiar with usually have your repair completed within a week. They will try to match the replacement guide to what is instaled on your rod.
Neil