On a recent trip, I broke my favorite 2 piece, 9' 4wt, graphite rod. At
first, on the stream, I thought the rod had broken such that the entire
butt section ferrule area was left inside the tip section ferrule area.
Bummer. I switched to another rod for the remainder of the trip.

At home, under closer inspection, I notice that the butt section only broke
off a very small percentage of the ferrule area leaving plenty of ferrule (I
think) to continue using the rod. However, as graphite usually does, the
ferrule looks really nasty where it broke, i.e. the broken edge is very
ragged. I think I should do something about this ratty, broken edge, lest
the graphite will continue to "splinter" from this broken edge under regular
use. Filing the edge might seem to be indicated, but "more harm than good"
may very well ensue along that course. Perhaps applying some sort of bonding
agent/sealer/goo INSIDE the ferrule would help reinforce the broken edge.
Perhaps inserting some kind of "plug" in the ferrule for support (insert
your favorite "insert the plug" joke here ______________________________)?

Anyone have any ideas/experience with this kind of breakage?

Danl