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Ferrule replacement
Posted by: Don Reid (---.gci.net)
Date: January 08, 2012 10:11PM

I have to replace a ferrule on an old split bamboo fly rod as the existing male section is cracked. What is the best way to remove the damaged ferrule sections? Is it safe and/or effective to apply low heat? Thanks

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Re: Ferrule replacement
Posted by: George Forster (---.hsd1.co.comcast.net)
Date: January 08, 2012 10:34PM

Heat works well, and bamboo is almost indestructible, but be careful, it will ignite just like a dry stick, if you get too close with the heat gun. Check to make sure that there isn't a pin holding the ferrule in place. If there is a pin, you'll have to push it out, before pulling the ferrule off, or else you'll splinter the bamboo.

George Forster
Fort Collins, CO

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Re: Ferrule replacement
Posted by: Don Reid (---.gci.net)
Date: January 08, 2012 11:41PM

Thanks, George!

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Re: Ferrule replacement
Posted by: Ray Zarychta (---.ri.ri.cox.net)
Date: January 09, 2012 05:48AM

Dan, what type of ferrule are you replacing? Straight or step down.

Thanks.

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Re: Ferrule replacement
Posted by: gary Marquardt (141.211.233.---)
Date: January 09, 2012 02:34PM

If it's badly cracked many times you can just grab it with pliers and peel it off.

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