[filo1]

I have noticed that as I upgrade my rods more of them have cork grips not foam. Other than washing them after each use with water is there anything that I could put on the cork to keep it from drying out?
Would washing with a mild soap be helpful or would it dry it out even more?

 

[656387]

gotta use cork seal on them it helps them last longer ,I put one coat on and that is it .when it get old and dirty ookin I take a very fine sand paper and sand it down a bit then reapply

 

[filo1]

Where would I get something like that?

Bait and tackle shop, Cabelas, BPS, other?

 

[Captneilf]

Filo1

Hi,

Try all that you suggested. Worse case I can order it for you. If you canbget it local you will save on the shipping charges.

Neil

 

[willie864]

I make custom rods and use only cork for grips. I have rods that are 30 years old and dont have any problems whatsoever. I bought the cork sealer but never use it. I have resanded the cork with 400 grit sandpaper but it really didn't need it. What I do is wash the rods with a garden hose and brush the handles with tire brush and kitchen bab-o.

 

[Billy40]

The cork from 30 years ago is not the same as teh cork today. GRanted, if you don't take care of the cork, leave it out in teh sun, etc - it will get screwed up. Take care of it, adn it will last a long, long time.

 

[656387]

filo1 wrote:
Where would I get something like that?

Bait and tackle shop, Cabelas, BPS, other?
I buy it from janns net craft ,it is only 5 bucks and you can do about 20 rods