rod wont fit together

[FISHAHOLIC]

was at a comp on Saturday and went to set up me rod and it just wouldn't fit together the spigot joint had swelled up luckily i had a back up rod with me anyone no what causes this to happen so i can avoid it happening again

[adam2040]

Was the rod in a car for a long period probably caused by the sun through the window, just try a keep the rods away from the windows with direct sun on them.

[FISHAHOLIC]

it was in the back of the van for a hour on the way to the comp had used it the night before there wasn't a bother on it

[paddyc]

Ive had this prob in the past, heat/moisture/a sudden drop or rise in temp can cause it to swell, try a very light rub of a fine wet n dry that sort it out.

[shamoo0804]

Lets hope it happens to both rods in the next comp, give the rest of us a slightly better chance of picking up a prize

[FISHAHOLIC]

cheers lads sanded it and it fits like a glove

[MC]

it could have been a build up of carbon,dirt, etc, wash both parts of the joint with warm soapy water using a toothbush or a bottle washer, dry well, if it still sticks then a little reel grease will help, but make sure to keep the joint sand free or it acts like sandpaper and the joint will become too loose

[paul mason]

Here's my twopence worth!!! the carbon used in the more expensive rods is hi-grade and the spigots are prone to ingesting moisture which in turn swells the joint. The rod manufacturers know about this problem? There is not a lot you can do about it other than try and dry it out.
Taking sandpaper to it at this stage could end in tears