Waxing ferrules

[Ray Kunz]

A really neat version of your firestarters can be made by soaking little cut up squares of Celotex ceiling tiles in the melted wax.
Just a little one inch square does a good job. These are a Boy Scout standard for rainy days and are convenient to carry.

[pillcaster]

here's a couple of videos re ferrule dressing and stuck rods, it may be informative
http://www.murraysflyshop.com/webvids/rodapart.html
http://www.murraysflyshop.com/webvids/frldrsg.html

[kbproctor]

here's a couple of videos re ferrule dressing and stuck rods, it may be informative
http://www.murraysflyshop.com/webvids/rodapart.html
http://www.murraysflyshop.com/webvids/frldrsg.html

I will keep that method for separating ferrules in mind. I do know a lot of guys, including myself, that do not always have someone with them, though.

I'm not sure about the lubrication, though. He talks about doing this every 6th time he goes fishing but doesn't say anything about cleaning the ferrules ever. If you are going to lubricate, you have to clean. Most folks don't clean. If you doubt me, watch your buddies tear the gear down. Do they clean anything before putting it away? Once it is put away, it is unlikely that it will be pulled out to clean it.