rod wont fit together

was at a comp on Saturday and went to set up me rod and it just wouldn't fit together the spigot joint had swelled up luckily i had a back up rod with me anyone no what causes this to happen so i can avoid it happening again

Was the rod in a car for a long period probably caused by the sun through the window, just try a keep the rods away from the windows with direct sun on them.

it was in the back of the van for a hour on the way to the comp had used it the night before there wasn't a bother on it

Ive had this prob in the past, heat/moisture/a sudden drop or rise in temp can cause it to swell, try a very light rub of a fine wet n dry that sort it out.

Lets hope it happens to both rods in the next comp, give the rest of us a slightly better chance of picking up a prize

cheers lads sanded it and it fits like a glove

it could have been a build up of carbon,dirt, etc, wash both parts of the joint with warm soapy water using a toothbush or a bottle washer, dry well, if it still sticks then a little reel grease will help, but make sure to keep the joint sand free or it acts like sandpaper and the joint will become too loose

Here's my twopence worth!!! the carbon used in the more expensive rods is hi-grade and the spigots are prone to ingesting moisture which in turn swells the joint. The rod manufacturers know about this problem? There is not a lot you can do about it other than try and dry it out.
Taking sandpaper to it at this stage could end in tears