Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Capt. jack on June 09, 2015, 04:30:35 PM
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Any one know where I can find paraffin wax? I read online to polish fishing rods with wax to keep them protected.
I have several old rods plus one bamboo fly rod. yes I sometimes like to retro fish.
I wonder if car wax would work too? the natural stuff. can't remember the name, starts with a 'C'...
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Carnauba wax! knew it would come to me.
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I waxed my fly rod and I am not sure if the wind was blowing the right direction or it was just the fact that I had a good breakfast but I launced the fly out like it was a bait caster
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You should be able to purchase paraffin wax at most grocery stores. It is kept in the canning section. With berry season upon us the shelves should be stocked
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Many rod builders give their rods a coat of car wax before shipping to customers.
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Carnauba Wax is the base component in many car polishes - check the ingredients listing on the label. Apply a light rub of paraffin wax to the male end of all graphite rod sections to help seat the joint and it will greatly reduce the chance of 2 sections locking together - which has happened to me once or twice.
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I'm pretty sure Wicks and Wax sells paraffin wax.
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Years ago used to polish rods with spray "pledge" and buff to a great shine after a build. Used the parafin wax on the ferrules, old school way of keeping the fit between rod sections tight as well as easy to take apart. I still do this to my rods to make them easy to collapse
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If you want "Carnauba Wax" buy the candy called NERDS! ;)
That's what it is and you eat it. :o