Looking for ferrule wax or lube recommendations

[brkncly]

Looking for a high quality wax to use on the ferrules on my fly rod? Any brand recommendations? Was looking at Loon Graffitolin Ferrule Wax or Orvis Ferrule Wax, what do you guys use? Also how often do wax or lube your ferrules?

 

[sparsegraystubble]

Paraffin from the grocery store does fine for ferrules and sections of wading staffs. No need for anything fancy.

I generally do it once a year in the spring, then I only do it depending on use or if the ferrules start to stick or loosen up while fishing. The newer rods seem to have less of a tendency to come apart when fishing than they used to.

I would do it more frequently if the rod is in a lot of dusty or very hot conditions. Don’t cake it on heavily, just use a light coating.

Don

 

[DrewK]

Grab an old candle you have laying around. Or paraffin wax if you do any canning or have another reason to have that stuff. No need to make the simple stuff complicated...

I rub some on the ferrules whenever I feel things get sticky, and the rod gets hard to get apart. No specific schedule, it’s maybe every 10th trip or so.

 

[silver creek]

Looking for a high quality wax to use on the ferrules on my fly rod? Any brand recommendations? Was looking at Loon Graffitolin Ferrule Wax or Orvis Ferrule Wax, what do you guys use? Also how often do wax or lube your ferrules?

The replies are correct. Paraffin or candle wax is sufficient, but here's my tip.

The next time you get a birthday cake or are at a party, just grab a few of the used birthday candles. Put one in a small zip lock bag and put it in one of the small pockets in your fishing vest. Take it out and wax your ferrule when needed. I have been using the same birthday candle for years and it is always with me.

 

[omas]

I carry a small bit of candle in kit as well.

 

[scotty macfly]

I don't know if Orvis still does this, but if you go to an Orvis shop & buy a rod, they give you a little container of wax. But you can get Orvis wax without buying a rod, its cheaper that way, lol.

I agree with Silver Creek. Just use a birthday candle if you have any. I do.

Just don't use the oil from the side of your nose or behind your ear. Not good.

 

[jco]

i use chap stick on mine. is that a no no?

 

[Unknownflyman]

I’ve never used wax, ever. Is that a problem?

 

[Rip Tide]

I’ve never used wax, ever. Is that a problem?

Only if your ferrules slip.
Slip too much and they'll crack. Then you'll have a problem

I use an old candle butt, same as I use on my tent zippers and the zippers on my vests.

 

[Unknownflyman]

Thanks riptide, I’m in the habit of checking the sections occasionally can’t say it’s ever been a problem for me. Have had sections stick but usually a dip in the river cures that.

 

[akos75]

Looking for a high quality wax to use on the ferrules on my fly rod? Any brand recommendations? Was looking at Loon Graffitolin Ferrule Wax or Orvis Ferrule Wax, what do you guys use? Also how often do wax or lube your ferrules?

Be very careful with the Loon Graffitolin: it works well on some rods but on matte finish (at least on our Stickman rods) it makes the ferrules so slippery that there is no grip at all between the sections. Candle wax is the best solution, it is good for all finishes. Apply it after the rod has been used 7-10 times, that should be plenty enough. Always remove the residue form the male ferrule as it can gather sand and dust if it is sticky.

 

[jangles]

Index finger to side of nose swipe down rub on rod . Also there's some mighty fine wax across the brow and behind the ear .

 

[osseous]

Index finger to side of nose swipe down rub on rod . Also there's some mighty fine wax across the brow and behind the ear .

That's not wax, it's oil- and that old technique is a holdover from metal ferrules. It is not suitable for graphite.

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[proheli]

I’ve usually got a Bert’s Bees Honey Chapstick with me, it sounds like that would be fine?

Also, I usually wipe the ferrule,even if is just with my fingers or shirt, to make sure its clean, but i get worried there will be little bits of sand in the female end. At the least I blow into the hollow end to try and clear grit out. Does the hollow end ever just fill up with stuff and change the characteristic of a rod?

 

[silver creek]

Index finger to side of nose swipe down rub on rod . Also there's some mighty fine wax across the brow and behind the ear .

Nose or ear wax is should not be used. It contains salt from sweat and also fine dust.

Rub a clean piece of tissue on your nose or ear after a day of fishing and it will be discolored from fine dust particles. Salt and dust will gradually grind down the ferrules.

 

[jangles]

That's not wax, it's oil- and that old technique is a holdover from metal ferrules. It is not suitable for graphite.

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Really ? It's been working for me since 1976 and I've never had a fly rod with metal ferrules . Guess my rods didn't get the memo . lol

 

[jangles]

Nose or ear wax is should not be used. It contains salt from sweat and also fine dust.

Rub a clean piece of tissue on your nose or ear after a day of fishing and it will be discolored from fine dust particles. Salt and dust will gradually grind down the ferrules.

I didn't say I actually did any fishing . lol Seriously though , do you realize how many times and how much salty oil one would have to put on a ferrule to make any difference ? This whole thread is ridicules with info .

 

[Rip Tide]

I have to agree
You want the tackiness of the wax, not greasy oil.

 

[osseous]

Ever seen a manufacturer recommend oiling a graphite ferrule?

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[jangles]

Ever seen a manufacturer recommend oiling a graphite ferrule?

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Have you ever seen them not ?