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Post by nightfisherman on Apr 22, 2007 19:15:39 GMT -1
Any advice welcome... Was out fishing this afternoon after doing a morning of bank clearance on my local reservoir - took six bows and mised six more.... BUT my 9' 2 section rod is now a 9' one section rod. So far have tried frozen veg, hot water 2 people hand over hand from each side 2 people from opposite sides 3 people, rod in tension third person waggles joint up and down Does anyone have any other ideas?? Nightfisherman   |
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Post by stumpyguy01 on Apr 22, 2007 19:30:32 GMT -1
try the 3 people one again,2 people pull and twist in opposite directions but get the thrird person uses the side of there hand like a karate chop style and taps the stuck joint firmly and quickly,secondly if you can use a chest freezer then open lid and lay rod across bottom seal and shut lid for 5 mins periods and try the 2 people tactic.
stumpy....
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Post by nightfisherman on Apr 22, 2007 19:44:58 GMT -1
Thanks Stumpy
will give the 3 person with a twist and tap shortly
sadly no chest freezer just frozen veg
cheers
Nightfisherman
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Post by nightfisherman on Apr 22, 2007 20:19:11 GMT -1
stilll no joy !
Nf
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Post by watermole on Apr 22, 2007 21:05:56 GMT -1
A bit difficult to describe but this has always worked for me.
You will need two damp (not dripping wet) flat sponges.
Stand upright with knees together. Place rod/hands behind back, the offending joint between hands using the sponges to assist grip. Damp pieces of Chamois leather, as used for drying off your car, also very good for grip. Bend forward and lower hands with rod down, so that they are exactly behind your knees. Keeping arms straight and holding rod very firmly, part knees and you will be astonished at the straight-line force you will exert on the joint, which should part.
Good Luck!
W.m.
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Post by wnion on Apr 22, 2007 21:57:57 GMT -1
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Post by rio on Apr 22, 2007 21:58:01 GMT -1
Watermole is right, its a very effective method. I have had to send a blank back to sage because of not waiting long enough for the teflon ferral lube to dry though.
Good Luck.
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Post by nightfisherman on Apr 23, 2007 19:19:19 GMT -1
Many thanks to all, especially Watermole for the chamois leathers which made all the difference..
Finally got it after 24 hours with WD40, Watermole's chamois leathers for grip but needed two of us in back to back in a through the legs position which I found on the web..... hmmmm that reads well !!
Think I had better clean the rod rather well and wax it before fishing again
cheers
Nf
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Post by dangler on Apr 23, 2007 20:49:53 GMT -1
Rub the male spiggot in youir hair before assembling the rod. The natural lanolin should keep it free.
Mike
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Post by Paul Dunstan on Apr 23, 2007 21:14:04 GMT -1
Rub the male spiggot in youir hair before assembling the rod. The natural lanolin should keep it free. Mike Mike's tip certainly worked well when we fished with rods with metal ferrules - hair line, side of nose worked well to pick up on those 'natural oils'. However oils tend to attract abrasive particles that don't sit well with the joints on modern rods.Oil, in its many forms is not the best option for composite rods - a quick rub with a candle is usually sufficient to 'cure' both loose and sticky joints. |
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Post by rio on Apr 25, 2007 9:54:27 GMT -1
You can also get the teflon spray which is used for roach poles which i find very good. I think the stuff i have is made by sensa.
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Post by macemu on Apr 26, 2007 23:48:23 GMT -1
Stuck joints should never be twisted in opposite directions, because of the molecular structure of the carbon/ graphite with the strength of the ribs running from butt to tip, you could end up with more than a stuck joint!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by wnion on Apr 27, 2007 9:40:58 GMT -1
Finally got it after 24 hours with WD40 I have just been reading the May issue of T&S ; in the letters section a reader is warning against the use of WD40 to free stuck joints. He had tried WD40 which did not do the trick. When he called the manufacturer for advise he was told that WD40 "reacts with the material of carbon rods such that it becomes the equivalent of superglue" !  |
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Post by Hoppy on Apr 27, 2007 14:43:08 GMT -1
Marigolds are great for grip! - Serious they do work really well!
Hoppy
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Post by nightfisherman on Apr 27, 2007 16:19:57 GMT -1
Thanks again to all for the useful advice. I am now worried about the WD40 bit but I did give the rod a good clean when I got it apart and made sure there was no residue or anything so hopefully all should be well thanks again guys Nightfisherman |
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