Beachcasters
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Beachcasters
The part of my rod (butt section) that slots into the tip section semms to be about an inch too long. Is this the norm and if not will it affect my casting
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If you're not used to having that much "spare" spiggot showing it can be an unconcious or even tempting action to push the other (female) section too hard down onto it ( to close up the gap) , then it's a sod to get apart again . Rub the spiggot ( male ) against your scalp above your ear for maybe 20 seconds .You won't be able to detect it but this will put enough natural oil on the spiggot to make a big difference to how easy it will be to disassemble . Yes it sounds disgusting , yes it works even if you've just washed your hair ,no I don't wear Brylcream and no , it doesn't cause the end of the rod to fly off when you cast . Seriously - try it , particularly if using a fragile rod which could easily break if you set about twisting the joint to free it up .
all the best
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all the best
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Daiwa Sandstorm
since you mentioned sandstorms, i have a 2 year old 13ft and its rings are rusting. Is this the norm?
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IMO this would not be normal. Are they corroding under the whippings?
If this is the case it sounds like a poor build quality, or have you dropped the rod damaging the rings/high build.
I always wash my rods down with soapy water after use and leave to dry before putting them back in the rod bags. Every now and then I spray them with silicone, and wipe over with a rag.
If this is the case it sounds like a poor build quality, or have you dropped the rod damaging the rings/high build.
I always wash my rods down with soapy water after use and leave to dry before putting them back in the rod bags. Every now and then I spray them with silicone, and wipe over with a rag.
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For the joint "lubrication", if you're not too happy about sticking the joint in your ear, rub some candle wax lightly onto the male part of the joint to stop it sticking.
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