RE: [VFB] Help! Stuck ferrule joint...

[Hammett, Dennis Ray]

Place the rod behind your knees, place a hand on each rod section, open
your legs, use steady pressure from your knees to pull the rod apart. If
you have a piece or two of that nonslip covering or the rubber jar
openers use that to get a better grip on the rod. Has worked for me for
over 50 years without damaging the rod sections.
DH