How do you clean and fit nickel silver ferrules? I just acquired an Orvis Impregnated Madison 7.5' 2pc 6wt. It is in excellent condition; finish is good, wraps are tight, except for the ferrules only go together about 1/4". The ferrules, winding check and line guides look as if the rod was in a damp basement for some time. It came in a rod bag and aluminum tube, but you know that familiar musty odor, right? Unmistakable.

I need some suggestions as to how to clean this rod up as I think it's going to see some service!

Thanks, Jim