How do you straighten a bend ?

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[center][font "Poor Richard"][green][size 4]Have an old bamboo rod which has a bend in the rod's tip section. See picture. Any suggestions on how to straighten this out? Thought about applying steam but I'm afraid that might loosen the adhesive, varnish etc.[/size][/green][/font][/center] [center]
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