Ok gents, lets talk LUBE, and dry lube at that
A random one from the web, http://www.actioncan.co.uk/portfolio/food-grade-ptfe-dry-film-lubricant-h1/
I use it on the dreaded landing net, banksticks,and bivvy poles, and anything else that has a male / female connection
try it, it really works, trust me i'm a doctor