On Mar 24, 10:55 pm, Willi wrote:

I had this happen and made a satisfactory repair that lasted several
seasons. Like Mike said, mine broke because I hadn't seated the rod in
the ferrule.

Just a couple of points there which might save somebody else the
unfortunate experience.

Paraffin wax, ( clear white candle wax) on the ferrules will alow them
to seat better. They should be cleaned off regularly with alcohol and
re-waxed.

If you feel your rod "clicking", or "feeling unsual", then check your
ferrules immediately, as otherwise a break is likely imminent. In a
lot of cases the tip or top sections will fly off. After such an
occurrence, check the ferrules carefully for any signs of ferrule
splaying, and if it has any, don´t use it till it is repaired.

All rods should be checked regularly in use, to make sure that the
ferrules remain seated, multi piece rods even more regularly. Loose
ferrules probably cause more breaks than any other cause.

TL
MC