Pole sections, how far to push together
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Wobbly Face (As Per Ed)
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Make sure all joints are kept clean. Sections can get very warm if fishing in summer and in the open, if joints stick, putting them in the shade can help.
Do as tony suggested and be careful of elastic bottoming out, if this happens and you have the pole in line with the pull of the fish, you could loose sections. I had this happen once, but I found out that the joint between the sections was faulty.
Do as tony suggested and be careful of elastic bottoming out, if this happens and you have the pole in line with the pull of the fish, you could loose sections. I had this happen once, but I found out that the joint between the sections was faulty.
blankmeister
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When unshipping while playing something big, make sure there is no bend in that part of the pole, or section will not separate. It's best to hold the upper section and remove the one below (if you see what I mean). I learnt this to my cost recently. I got the sections half apart (top kit to No 4) and it got stuck. The fish took off and the joint cracked
Cost me £35 for repair (getting it back tomorrow), but worst still, missed a session at the weekend
Cost me £35 for repair (getting it back tomorrow), but worst still, missed a session at the weekend
dezza
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It is a good idea to clean your pole with a cleaner such as Mr. Sheen. This will apply a tiny amount of lubricant to the male joint, which is all you need to keep the joints from sticking.