Major Craft Triple Cross JDM rod

[D10]

I got my Major Craft rod in today. The box was a little beat up but the rod was wrapped well and looked fine. However when I tried to put the two piece rod together, the male section doesn’t appear to seat properly into the female section. Since this is the most expensive rod that I have bought, I didn’t want to force it and getting the two sections stuck together or risk damaging the rod. Is it normally difficult getting the two sections to seat properly. Thanks.



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[StantheMan2567]

I asked the same question to Alphahawk when i received my first JDM rod. They do not go all the way together. Just snug it up and it will be fine. I will photograph mine when I get home from work, but just line up the eyes and put the two pieces together till it feels snug, they will not meet. Congratulations on the rod, I hope you whack them good with it!!!

[deathb4disco]

... when I tried to put the two piece rod together, the male section doesn’t appear to seat properly into the female section.

This is called a "spigot ferrule" and is more common in some fly rods. There's nothing wrong with it. Now go bend it.

[D10]

I asked the same question to Alphahawk when i received my first JDM rod. They do not go all the way together. Just snug it up and it will be fine. I will photograph mine when I get home from work, but just line up the eyes and put the two pieces together till it feels snug, they will not meet. Congratulations on the rod, I hope you whack them good with it!!!

Thanks for the info Stan. I was a little nervous. By the way Stan “The Man” Musial was my Dads favorite ball player of all time. I am assuming that where your name came from.


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[redearhoosier]

So glad this was answered!! I wondered about this configuration with my Triple Cross rod, too.

[D10]

This is called a "spigot ferrule" and is more common in some fly rods. There's nothing wrong with it. Now go bend it.

Thanks! I’m hoping my we get to close flood gates on my lake soon and put a good bend in the rod. I have heard a few reports of redear starting to move in. I can’t wait!


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[deathb4disco]

This is called a "spigot ferrule" and is more common in some fly rods.

More info, for anyone interested:

"Spigot Ferrules: part of the rod design

I get a lot of questions regarding spigot ferrules. Up until recently I have chose to use spigot ferrules on my fiberglass fly rods exclusively. When assembled, spigot ferrules have a gap of 1/8" to 3/8" between rod sections. This prevents the sections from rubbing against each other and allows for future wear*. Spigot ferrules do not need wax, but a light coat of hard wax can be used. Wax should be applied sparingly and buffed into the male ferrule and all excess should be removed to prevent collection of debris.

Forcing the two sections together and pushing is a big no-no. It only takes a small amount of pressure to assemble the sections and usually takes a slight 'push-twist' to assemble and line up the sections. To separate the sections a 'twist-pull' action takes care of it.

*Wear gap between sections: Again, a small 1/8"-3/8" gap is normal and allows for potential eventual wear down. Though with the modern materials I use, and proper care the ends should never meet and there will be a healthy gap between the sections for a very long time. If a repair is needed because there is an improper fit or the gap is too close, it is fairly easy and quickly done."

Spigot Ferrules: Part of the Design — C. Barclay Fly Rod Co.

[trypman1]

Thanks for the question and answers.

[D10]

Thanks D4D! Great info! My boss fly fishes and he knew what it was too.


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