The Angler's Tackle Box 199 



Ferrule Removing. Hold it over the 

 flame of a spirit lamp or any flame until 

 the cement is softened. If it has been 

 pinned on, take a large needle, break it 

 off squarely, put it on the pin, and strike 

 just hard enough to set the pin below the 

 ferrule ; then warm and remove. 



Stiff Rod Joints. Oil rod joints that 

 do not come apart or go together readily. 

 Keep them free of sand, etc. Joints that 

 are tightly set can be easily freed by 

 gently warming the material. Apply 

 vaseline lightly or rub the male ferrule 

 on the back of your neck before jointing. 

 This will make the ferrules come apart 

 easily. 



Rubber Bands. These are serviceable 

 little things to the angler. They will 

 hold the rod joints together on your way 

 to the stream and after your day's play. 

 Do not allow them to fit too snugly, and 

 remove before putting the rod away for 

 any length of time. 



Cork for Rod Handles. Cork is better 



