G. LOOMIS ROD GUIDE

ROD MAINTENANCE
These tips will help prolong the life and performance of your rod.

• After fishing, be it in fresh or saltwater, rinse your rod carefully in a solution of mild soapy water to remove any residues or odors. Make sure you dry it off before storing. This can be followed by wiping down the rod with a liquid furniture polish to enhance the look and finish.
  
• Lubricate reel seats and touch up guide feet with a cotton swab dipped in WD40 or other similar corrosion inhibitors.
  
• When traveling, always protect your rod by encasing it in its sock and/or tube. Loose rods may develop microfractures that will ultimately cause rod failure.
  
• Periodically check the plug in the end of the butt section of the rod to ensure it's in place, and check the guides for grooves.
  
• Store your rod in its case, out of the sun and weather. Make sure it's completely dry before storing.
  
• Occasionally lube the male section of the ferrule with paraffin. This helps keep the fit tight and makes disassembly easier.
  
• Keep your rod away from pets and children. Dogs love to chew on the cork, and children, bless their hearts, delight in destroying anything expensive.
  
• Rod assembly
  1. Insert the tip of the butt section into the butt of the tip section with the guides offset by 90° as shown in Fig A.
     
  2. Align the guides by firmly twisting the butt until the sections are tight, as shown in Fig B.
     
  3. Check the tightness by attempting to pull the sections straight apart without twisting. If the connection holds, they're tight enough. To disassemble, simply reverse by twisting apart. NEVER USE THE GUIDES FOR LEVERAGE WHEN ASSEMBLING OR DISASSEMBLING A ROD.