Seeseacol 381 Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Sorry, maybe should of put this in the similar thread already started, but........ I bought a secondhand Daiwa Demon Blood Saltist 2.4mtr 3 piece rod and tube a while back for travelling to Christmas and Cocos islands later this year. Haven't used it yet, but itching to do so. Seems like a great lightweight HD rod for shore or boat but am curious about one aspect of the rod sections. Not sure if it matters much in terms of rod performance but the sections dont slide together all the way, there is a small section around 10mm that does not push right up to the bindings. There is of course still a good 70mm that does slide into the next rod section so strength should not be an issue. Maybe it is designed that way allowing for wear/abrasion over time and eventually the sections may meet up tight ? I could sand off a bit but that may mean in time the sections may become a bit sloppy with wear ? Pictures explains better Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Defiantly doesn't look right to me. Seeseacol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adamibinfishin 224 Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Think this is quite common in certain models of mass produced rods. Probably be ok but can be tweaked to fix. Trouble with 2 piece rods is eventually over time this becomes a wear point. I once bought a expensive smith popper rod that didn't even fit,hahaha. Took it back. It is Possible to very lightly sand and get it to fit better. Or if you would rather take it to a good rod builder to tweak it for you for reseating.I also use a rod ferrule wax which also helps with 2 piece rods too. Hope it helps.cheers Seeseacol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seeseacol 381 Posted January 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Thanks, one would expect for the price...$400.00 plus new ...that it would be better refined, seems maybe not ? Easy enough to lightly sand back to make a better look, but maybe not necessary, but purely for aesthetics. My concern is if I sand it back a little to fit nice and snug and pretty after a while of use it may become sloppy in the joins. Wonder if it is deliberately designed as it is to allow for future wear. Might try some ferrule wax even if to make the chance of jamming less of a worry. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seeseacol 381 Posted January 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 OK, just been doing some internet searches and it seems this is common, if not deliberate to allow for wear down the track enabling the rod to last longer. Seems sanding is not a good idea as was suspected it may in time lead to sloppy joints. I'll leave it be and just apply ferrule wax or graphite powder regularly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
projoe 261 Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 also helps if when you are assembling rod if you set the piece of rod about to be joined slightly off centre & then with a light twist & push as you line up the guides if you have done this correctly you will not be able to straight pull the that piece of rod of the other to remove just reverse the above procedure. do not put any lubricant on the joints this may jam the pieces of the rod together. Seeseacol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adamibinfishin 224 Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 What projoe said is spot on. I also had a rod that was done by steve at topshot. When I said sanding I meant to enable the rod to further penetrate into the female section. Very light delicate work. No room to be heavy handed. Seeseacol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kelvin 2,199 Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Spigot Ferrule. Used on alot of higher end rods. Some gap is normal but if it is too much you can sand abit back very gently. They are built that way to allow a tighter fit and allow some wear and tear over time. Seeseacol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seeseacol 381 Posted January 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 also helps if when you are assembling rod if you set the piece of rod about to be joined slightly off centre & then with a light twist & push as you line up the guides if you have done this correctly you will not be able to straight pull the that piece of rod of the other to remove just reverse the above procedure. do not put any lubricant on the joints this may jam the pieces of the rod together. What about graphite powder or similarly rub a bit of pencil on the male end Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AquaticResearch1 1,046 Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 I've got a light spin rod from Rapala with a similar, albeit better looking, Ferrell system. I am pretty sure I read that it is designed like this so that after the graphite wears due to intensive casting you can give it a lick of graphite paint or similar to bulk it back up. Seeseacol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nikhum 16 Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Yeah no problem there! Should be more worried about the big GT's and Tunas that this rod was designed for haha. I Absolutely love demon blood rods they have served me very well. Goodluck at Xmas Island man hope you get to tame some big ones with it. Seeseacol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seeseacol 381 Posted January 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Yeah no problem there! Should be more worried about the big GT's and Tunas that this rod was designed for haha. I Absolutely love demon blood rods they have served me very well. Goodluck at Xmas Island man hope you get to tame some big ones with it. Cheers, only 1 week on Christmas Island and 2 weeks on Cocos Islands ...should be able to give it a good test of it's worth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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