[bassrecord]

If you have a buddy, try the "Push and Pull" technique.
1. You grip the rod with your right hand BELOW the stuck ferrule (on the handle side) and your left hand ABOVE the ferrule (on the tip side).
2. Your buddy faces you and does the same thing at the same time. He grips the rod with his right hand ABOVE the ferrule (on the tip side) and his left hand BELOW the ferrule (on the handle side).
3. On a count of "3" both of you pull with the right hand and push away with the left hand. Do not twist the ferrule - it just always pops out!

My dad showed me this trick about 60 years ago. Thanks for asking your question and reminding me of him.<g>
John

[Tony Maxwell]

Don't know about the new graphite ferrules, but back when the ferrules were metal I used to rub the male end along side my nose. The oil would provide enough lubrication so that they wouldn't stick. Then use the rod behind the knees trick.

[nova]

Originally Posted by Tony Maxwell

Don't know about the new graphite ferrules, but back when the ferrules were metal I used to rub the male end along side my nose. The oil would provide enough lubrication so that they wouldn't stick. Then use the rod behind the knees trick.

Geez Tony, I must be getting old. I forgot all about the nose-oil thing. lol. Yes it will work on the new rods.

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[mr max]

Two fellow anglers from America's north coast would like to thank the members for your ideas,the cold bag of frozen vegetables and the behind the knees trick did the job.The behind the knees trick is ingenious,Im amazed how someone could come up with a idea that simple but effective.