2 piece rod stuck

[numbuts]

I would think you need to apply heat to the female part of the connection such as with a hair dryer or a heat gun while cooling down the male part, maybe with some crushed ice with a cloth wrapped around it.

hold rod behind knees withlegs together grip rod near furrels and twist while spreading knees apart grandpaw showed me this trick as a youngster works like a charm

[KYfishman]

hold rod behind knees withlegs together grip rod near furrels and twist while spreading knees apart grandpaw showed me this trick as a youngster works like a charm

tried that, didn't work if I didn't know, I would think that it was a one piece

[zx150]

Set a bag of frozen peas on it for a bit work slow it will come a part.

[alycat]

soak the connection with PB Buster. Use a chamis cloth or rubber gloves for a better grip and twist apart.