rod repair

[Mosca Mojada]

can someone help me out my fly rod was hard to join so i sanded the joints I have a cuople that are loose is something i can apply varnish epoxy and resand them to fit snug

[dudley]

Try bees wax or something similar. No need to use varnish.
Sanding may not have been the best idea.
Next time try cleaning the inside of the female section with alcohol.
Good Luck.

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I never lost a little fish
yes, I'm free to say
It always was the biggest fish
I caught that got away
...Eugene Field

[DaleW]

Even candle wax will work well. I just make a few swipes with the candle across the male end and it will snug up sections that are well worn.

Dale

[Marco]

Hey there MM,
For the loose ones ( very) I WOULD possible re-varnish to build up thickness and then wax.
I see by your profile that you are a signman. Do ya happen to know this fellow ?



Mark

[Byron Zuehlsdorff]

Marco!!!! Is that you????
P.S. Just checked your B-day, way tooooo young for you!
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Wyo-blizzard aka Bloody Tom Bonney




[This message has been edited by Byron Zuehlsdorff (edited 16 February 2006).]

[Jonezee]

The background looks like HWY 20 between Detroit Lake and Sisters Oregon????

[Marco]

Byron: That is in fact me- what you observed is the results of the GREAT ant-oxidants found in quality single malts and Port, Great stuff.
And that's my summer gig.Tough job but somebody..............

Jonezee: You're 1/3 correct, it is US 20.... and 14 and 16 just inside the East entrance of Y'Stone NP on the way to Cody Wyo. Had an opportunity to enjoy that area/spot for 4 hrs.

Mark

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I'd rather be in Wyoming!

[kengore]

Most varnish is not strong enough to hold up to the wear & tear in a ferrule joint.

You could use a ureathane based rod finish like perma-bond U-40. Ureathane is much stronger and used on many factor finishes. Build up layers one at a time until an adequate fit is achieved. Dipping works wel to apply and even layer.

Let is cure completly before a second layer, it out gasses as it cures and uncured layers will cause bubbles. also make sure is is well cured before you fish with it, unless you want a one piece rod!