Re: Two Piece Surf Rod

[fille9]

Is it necessary to put anything on the rod where it joins together to prevent it from sticking together?? If so, what is best to use??
Happy New Year to All...

[don geronimo-NOT]

WD-40 It might not help; but it will never hurt.

[fish bucket]

i think it actually might hurt as it would make it so slick the top might just fly off on a cast.
just keep the ends clean and there shouldn't be a problem.

[racewire20]

I've got a few rods that will stick at times. Typically I will use candle wax or bar soap before I put them together. Just rub on the male end. Don't have a problem any more.

[kingfisherman23]

I don't usually use anything, but if the sections start to stick together I use instrumental slide grease. Any music store will carry it, comes in a Chapstick-type tube. It is water-proof, high viscosity and non-corrosive.

Evan

[rattler]

if its old style (metal) use soap. if new style (graff, fiber) don't use anything. take apart and wash with fresh after every trip. twist to get them apart.

[cleanhull]

nose grease

[jlentz]

I use wax on all of my fiberglass rod ferrules. It makes it very smooth putting it together and taking it apart. Holds it from twisting but breaks free easy enough to disassemble rod.

John

[Vernad Ogonowicz]

nose grease

[Puppy Mullet]

nose grease


On smaller rods I rub the ferrule in my hair.

Grandpa taught me that 40 years ago.

[Rockfish1]

gently twist them together and twist them apart... keep'em clean... that's all you should need...

[eric]

i generally keep them coated very very very very lightly with drag grease..
its so light, you dont know its there.

[surf fisher]

nose grease :--|

[Fireline20]

what i think they mean by nose grease is,,,,sweat from your brow,,,,it contains oil and will work just fine....plus you always have it with you :D


Hope that helps:cool::cool:

[SteveZ]

U-40 ferrule lube. Makes the joint tighter and keeps it from sticking.

[Charkbait]

nothing, if they stick just lay a bag of ice on em for 5 mins and then they'll come right apart.

[BubbaHoTep]

if its old style (metal) use soap. . . . .

That's what my dad taught me to do many years ago. I still have an old 8' Pfleuger with the metal on there that I drag out from time to time.

Like Rattler and some others have said, I don't use anything otherwise and haven't had a problem, but I generally take them apart and wipe them off after each use.

[seajay]

WD-40 It might not help; but it will never hurt.
Do not use WD-40 on any Reels or Rods. For your rods after you wash them wax them with Pledge furniture wax. Reels wash and wipe down with a rag damp with Carrosin-X. WD is for wiping down Shovels and Axes.

[racewire20]

Do not use WD-40 on any Reels or Rods. For your rods after you wash them wax them with Pledge furniture wax. Reels wash and wipe down with a rag damp with Carrosin-X. WD is for wiping down Shovels and Axes.

Agreed, WD-40 is way over rated, Very antiquated, there have been many developments and improvements in the lubricant and penetrate field sense that stuff was developed.

[Stevie Wonder]

Another for Nose Grease. Rub the Male end on the crevice on each side of your schnazola. The oils in your skin & pores work as au natural lube:--|

[Fireline20]

Another for Nose Grease. Rub the Male end on the crevice on each side of your schnazola. The oils in your skin & pores work as au natural lube:--|

Gotta love the stuff God gave us.....natural lubricants,,,whoda thunk

PS:

No one said blowing snot on the rod or sticking up ur nose,,,,,:--|