Hi,

I'm Logan. I'm new here and am just about to start my first build. I'm going with a cheap Fish Creek 9' 4wt 4pc fly blank, ring and cap reel seat, and single foot guides and I'm custom making my own cork handle.

I have researched and read up on it a good bit, but I'm having a hard time figuring out how the ferrules work. Say I order a 4 pc blank, will I have to install ferrules on the ends of each section to be able to put it together or will it be able to go together as is without ferrules? I may not even be fully understanding what ferrules are or what there purpose is.

Thanks,
Logan

The ferrule is where the 2 or more pieces of the blank join together to form a complete rod or rod blank. Nearly all modern blanks have integral ferrules so you don't have to worry about installing them. They will either be a tip over butt design or a spigot design. Hope this helps you. Randy

Awesome. That's exactly what I needed to know. Thanks.

The ferrules are part of the blank....nothing to install. Think of the ferrules as a reinforced female section at the end of one piece. The next lower section just slides into it. It is good practice to put a thread wrap over the ferrule to reinforce it (or install a guide there).

Russ in Hollywood, FL.

Generally, whether you need it or not, it is a good idea to put some wraps on the joint. This will help to prevent splitting of the joint in use. Normally a wrap that is 1/4 inch in width or so, is usually sufficient for suitable strength.


Be safe

What Roger said!!

"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble.It's what you know for sure that just ain't so." Mark Twain
John in Wethersfield, CT