stuck rods

[jcrosby]

Crosby's two bits on stuck rod sections.  First, I do not think that graphite is very sensitive to temperature, so applying cold does not work very well.  Fenwick, years ago, developed the "ferrulite" ferrule.  They were the first, I believe, to use the same material to the same material for ferruling(sp?).  This was a vast improvement over the old metal ferrules as it was lighter and less action disturbing.  They printed directions, which still should be employed today, in ferruling a rod.  Apply pressure and at the same time "twist" the two sections to line up the guides and "seat" the two sections.  Strictly applying downward force will wear out, or spread out the ferrule in time to the point the sections do not fit properly.  The rod sections should not need any lubrication, the material is described as self-lubricating.  They need to be clean.  My approach, to a stuck ferrule, is to find another person who can securely grip the bottom section as I twist the other way, with both hands above the furrule.  Roll casting can be the bugga-boo to loosening ferrules, especially 3 and 4 piece rods as the sections farther out toward the tip move and flex more.  There is a more aggressive snapping motion to roll casting and this causes the problem..check sections fairly often if you roll cast alot..and on that note..I am sure glad that my ferrules were properly seated yesterday on the Yakima for surely one of those big, broad shouldered rainbows would have broken my fine Sage!!  Jeff Hale and myself, had an outstanding day.  From put in to take out, it was non-stop catching on dries and some very big fish as well.  The fish numbers and size of fish on the Yakima this season is outstanding!!  Jere