How do I separate a stuck rod at the ferrule?

[mitrisin]

I have a 12ft BGJP which I can't break down because I can't separate the tip and the butt section. Any suggestions on how to do this without destroying the rod?

["G"]

Pour hot water over the joint.....then pull it apart

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[willsjwills]

yep.

[SteveJ]

Grab each section behind your knees and then spread your legs, usually works for me.

[jimfish]

Spray some wd-40 on the joint let it sit 5 min and pull apart.

[Rees Guide]

Grab each section behind your knees and then spread your legs, usually works for me.

This works, when I got them rods from ATM one of them was stuck and I done this and out it came.

[mitrisin]

Grab each section behind your knees and then spread your legs, usually works for me.

Steve, that did the trick, thanks. I can't believe I forgot that trick. I used to do it back in the 80's. Will it hurt to spray the ferrule with some WD-40 before putting the rod back together?

[Rees Guide]

I wouldnt think so but would let it try before putting it back together, if you got some of that grease you put on battery terminals rub a little of that on there.

[slimeyslab]

Try cold water, I have found that warm water will make your rod hard and not as easy to back out.

[slimeyslab]

And as mentioned above be sure you lubricate you rod before insertion or it will likely cause you trouble in the future.