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Travis Heaps:
I know you can buy specific rod wax  but does it have any advantages over other lubes?  I've recently just been using a very light coat of what ever is handy (inox, drag grease) in the belief it's better than what I previously used ie nothing.  Just want to make sure that these aren't damaging the blank or if the wax is more inert etc.  Anyone know?

Peter Morris:
I have been using the Smith wax.

Does a good job and wouldnt be anywhere near as messy as Grease.

Pete

Brandon Khoo:
Travis, I'd be concerned that the grease might actually make it easier for the joint to separate. If you can't find rod wax in your area, just find some soft candle wax - it does exactly the same thing.

Chris Young:
Guys I'd have to say that using grease or innox or whatever is not a good idea. Many times I have heard of people not being able to get fly rods apart. They tried wd40, innox etc and it makes it worse. I would suggest just using candle wax, I have been using the small candles that you get for burning incense for a long time with no ill effects or problems. Very cheap too. I use it on all my popping rods and fly rods, actually anything with a join ;)

Travis Heaps:
Thanks fellas - will look around for some candles at home.  I don't use enough grease or inox to make a mess, I wipe it off pretty well to just leave that residue there - it has worked very well for me, no movement while fishing but I can pull the rod apart by myself after a trip.  My concern is more of the effect on the material with prolonged use, the more inert wax might be better in this regards. 

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