Stiff Rod (seriously!)
Stiff Rod (seriously!)
I know this sounds stupid but I' having problems disassembling my new rod(Abu Garcia Hellbender). It's bloody stiff putting the sections together and I fear I'm going to damage it when I try to pull the sections apart. Should I use a little lubricant? ~X(
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dont force the two parts together, rarely will a newish rod be a snug fit as they are designed take a lifetime of wear into consideration...
if they do get stuck ( i find that the worst time is when its wet 'cos you cant grip the rod) keep a couple of pieces of old cycle inner tube in your tackle box.. wrap one piece round each side of the joint and twist (use a friend if you need to).....presto.!!
graham
if they do get stuck ( i find that the worst time is when its wet 'cos you cant grip the rod) keep a couple of pieces of old cycle inner tube in your tackle box.. wrap one piece round each side of the joint and twist (use a friend if you need to).....presto.!!
graham
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hi gmac
i my self have had afew stiff rods and i always give the male end a light rub with sand paper it seems to do the trick +dont push the female onto hard hope this helps good luck
ducker
i my self have had afew stiff rods and i always give the male end a light rub with sand paper it seems to do the trick +dont push the female onto hard hope this helps good luck
ducker
i have the complete opposite problem
,my two sections have become very loose,and cant put too much power into my casting for fear of them coming apart? any solutions guys? or should i make this a separate topic?
GMac,all the above suggestions are all brilliant ones,you could try a quick rub with very fine wet n dry, only about two seconds though,or you end up with the problem i have lol.
in the winter i have been known to heat the joint above my tilly lamp as the joint has got moisture in it and as it freezes expands
all the best
Andy

GMac,all the above suggestions are all brilliant ones,you could try a quick rub with very fine wet n dry, only about two seconds though,or you end up with the problem i have lol.
in the winter i have been known to heat the joint above my tilly lamp as the joint has got moisture in it and as it freezes expands
all the best
Andy
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