Jointing the Rod
Take the tip joint and rub the male ferrule along the side of your nose, or in your hair, to lubricate it — boys who have grown bald obviously must use their noses. Join the tip to the middle joint, putting on
the butt, or independent handle, last. Have all the guides in line. In taking the rod down this order is reversed and you start from the butt end and work up.
Be sure that the reel is fastened securely in the reel seat and that it is on the underside of the rod with the handle to the right. Reeve the line through the guides and pull enough line through the tip so you can work with it without putting a strain on the rod.