After giving the cascamite a couple of days to set the next thing to do was to remove the cable ties. After this I tried to bend the section carefully in my hands and it seemed strong and robust but still had some flex like it should.
There were glue marks and little bits of residue from around / under the cable ties, which I removed with fine wire wool, making sure I didn't press too firmly and checked my progress regularly to ensure I didn't start sanding away at the surface of the cane.
Next was fitting the joint back on. When I tried to put it on dry (without glue, to test the fit) it went on nicely. I always use a two part epoxy resin glue to glue into place rod joints. This is because it is super strong, waterproof, has proved reliable over the years and can easily be unstuck by heating if the joint needs to come off to be realigned or fixed or whatever. The brand I use was the cheapest on eBay, called Ashley. It works so I don't see the point in changing to something more expensive. I mix the glue and hardener 50:50 and mix it. It is then spread thickly over the rod blank where the joint will go. Then slide the joint on and remove the excess that seeps out. Ensure that the bottom on the male joint is flush with the bottom of the bank. If it is a female joint I always give it a tap on the table to ensure it has gone on firmly and all the way. I then give it time to fully harden. The packet says one hour, but I usually give it at least six.
Next I glued on the tip ring and whipped on all the others. Before varnishing I thought I would assemble to rod and pull it into a good bend to see how the delamination repair has really gone. I fixed on a reel, threaded the line through the rings, tied on end to a tree branch and gave it a good tug with the rod. As you can see the area where the repair is (the bottom of the tip section) is bending over quite nicely and the general bend of the rod looks uniform and progressive. I think it has worked, which I am very pleased with as I have never repaired delamination before. I am definitely more confident about doing it in the future.
I then took it into the shed and finished the whipping with the black tips and varnished it. The rod is currently turning in my rod rurner. A turner is of course not necessary and I know one of the rod restorers on here who's work I most admire doesn't use one. I just find that I, personally, get a better finish with one.
The rod will receive at least one more coat to each section, perhaps two more coats. I'll then leave it for 3 - 4 weeks at least to fully cure and harden off after the last coat of varnish before testing it out. I cannot wait to catch something with it. Fingers crossed for a nice tench or carp in about a months time!
It was ideal for float fishing in the margin because being so short and hollow built makes it extremely light in the hand. 
