Fly Rod Tip: Ferrule Care

Ferrules on graphite and glass fly rods can slip and break and you can even cast the tip section off your rod if you do not keep ferrule dressing on the fly rod ferrules.  Fly rods with internal spigot ferrules should be lined up 1/4 turn from straight then turned into alignment. I clean and dress my ferrules every tenth trip and I’ve never broke a ferrule on these rods. Do not do this on metal ferrules. Keep the ferrules clean; this can be achieved by simply wiping them with a clean cloth.  I will use warm soapy water if they are particularly dirty.  For more information on Fly Rod Care check out our online videos.