I am brand new at fly fishing, so new in fact that I haven't had a hook wet yet. My little brother gave me a rod, and I have been practicing in the yard. If this is the wrong place to post questions, then someone please let me know where I should be. My question is this, when I have been practicing, every once in a while the end of the rod will come off. The rod has 3 pieces. I read somewhere that putting wax on the male end, would help this, but it seems to me that would make it slick and thus worse. Anyone know of a good remedy for this? I know a better rod, would probably work, but I hate to put any $ out, until I have at least made sure I am going to like fly fishing. Which I will have to say, if I like it as much as I have enjoyed reading about it and watching it on TV, I am already hooked! I'd appreciate any help or tips, thanks.