How one person can separate a stuck fly rod

[@rxchrist]

Bruce you rock! Hardy Demon was stuck again. Tried the frozen paper towel trick, the two person technique, behind my knees. Nothing worked. Last time this happened, I broke the rod. Tried what you suggested with a cheap clamp and some gorilla tape and it worked like a charm. Saved me a lot of headache! Thanks so much.

[@christopherwilson9279]

This worked when no other technique did! It saved a Sage rod I inherited from my younger brother who passed away from Lou Gehrig's disease...means a lot to me. Thanks so much for this great idea!

[@lifeisaliewithoutaf]

can confirm that this worked for my 10ft 10-15kg surf rod, thanks for sharing!

[@awaken77]

I usually hold stuck rod sections between my knees and pull apart with hands.

[@fishingfreakok]

Firstly outstanding, it worked. Even when ice , double handed technique didnt with 4 people. What is the model of clamp you used? I used quick grip mini irwin , and gorilla tap. I had to help hold the wood inline when pushing it appart. So thats why i think the irwin model of clamp is important.

[@brucemalakwa]

12" No name brand from a local liquidation store called Surplus Herby's.

[@bigdaddyflyguy3762]

you rock man thanks!!!!

[@tzzogg]

thx, i'll try it.

[@tracers7615]

Hi. When I pull the trigger, the wood slides along the rod. Do you have any tip to make it stop rolling with the rod?

[@brucemalakwa]

Try wrapping the tape tighter without any space between the wraps and/or use a different brand of electrical tape.

[@vadymklimovich934]

I am s it by myself. I used woodprix woodworking plans for that.