Here's a question: Is the cause of the rod tip, or for that matter the reel falling off, caused by torque or twisting during the power stroke of casting, or is it a problem with the design or maintainance of the ferrules? BTW, wax is my choice.

And for all that don't know: one way to get the rod apart when it's jammed tight, is too put he rod behind your knees, both hands close to the ferrule and separate the knees to get the rod apart. I'm sure there are others. Pass 'em on.

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