I have a 6'9" 4wt 2 tip bamboo blank I am looking into building. I purchased it (bartered) from a co-worker 4 years ago. The issue I am having is with the ferrules. There is alot of play in the ferrules when you join either of the tip sections. When you move the rod you can feel how loose they are. Is there a remedy for this besides replacing the ferrules? It would be worth finishing as is but not if the ferrules need to replaced.

Thanks