Mike G Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 It could save your rod. Here’s the problem: The male and female section ends of rod ferrules can become loose after repeated casting. The ferrule is the part of the rod that joins the sections of the rod together. The hollow (female) portion at the end of a rod section receives the male end of the next section. After a time the male end can slip to the very edge of the female end and when enough pressure is applied (like a hard cast), it can actually crack or “blow out” the blank wall, resulting in a broken rod. Here’s the solution: Many manufactures actually give you a little package of paraffin wax to help keep your rod pieces together when you buy a rod. Take this wax before the first time you use your rod and apply it to all of the male sides of the ferrules. If the manufacturer doesn’t provide you with any, simply get a candle or chunk of beeswax and gently brush it forward towards the top of the male ferrule, coating the entire piece. If your rod is old and has been used bunch remember to clean out the female side with a Q-tip or something similar before applying wax. Now your rod pieces should hold together much longer and tighter, minimizing the chance of a silly rod break. http://midcurrent.com/2013/04/30/quick-tip-wax-your-ferrules-to-avoid-broken-fly-rods/?utm_source=MidCurrent+Fly+Fishing+Email+Newsletter&utm_campaign=8fa242f263-Gear_Newsletter_May_10_2013&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8efbf3b958-8fa242f263-18956357 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Kral Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 I do this a few times a year. I usually use a small birthday cake candle, do the ferrules, and I also do the guides as well. I usually just take a rag and run it through the guides after the candle to buff it out. Seems to help, who knows. Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 St. Croix used to distribute a small container of wax or paraffin with each fly rod but not sure if they do that anymore. Thanks for the reminder as I used some last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonn Graham Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 I kinda thought everyone knew about the wax thing?! Guess not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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