Bob,

You know there are a bunch out here who would feel really bad for you, if the story didn't sound like you were spying on us and writing about that. I hope you did not damage to the ferrule of your rod casting it loose like that. I know I have half a spinning rod from casting it in the same condition. The other two sections should be to the gulf by now. I can't figure how the line gets around the round between the 3rd and 4th guides. But it does from time to time, and I know the easy way to correct it.