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Cork Substitute For Hard Worked Fly Rod Grips?
Posted by: Robert Ketley (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: January 21, 2005 06:27PM

I have found I am destroying the top 2 cork rings on the grips of fly rods I use for distance casting. Before I go replacing these pieces, I wondered what material you guys thought would provide the best wear resistance, while still feeling a bit like cork?

Rob

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Re: Cork Substitute For Hard Worked Fly Rod Grips?
Posted by: Andy Dear (---.dsl.snantx.swbell.net)
Date: January 21, 2005 06:46PM

Rubberized Cork would definately be the most durable.


ANdy Dear
Lamar
210-865-3256

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Re: Cork Substitute For Hard Worked Fly Rod Grips?
Posted by: Stan Grace (---.hln-mt.client.bresnan.net)
Date: January 21, 2005 06:55PM

I find wood works well at that point in a grip. It may be worth a try in your case.

Stan Grace
Helena, MT
"Our best is none too good"

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Re: Cork Substitute For Hard Worked Fly Rod Grips?
Posted by: Milton (Hank) Aldridge (---.maine.rr.com)
Date: January 22, 2005 08:10AM

Rob,

You might want to check into Flocking your handle.

Hank
On The Rocks Fishing
Wells, ME.

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Re: Cork Substitute For Hard Worked Fly Rod Grips?
Posted by: Steve Kartalia (---.155.12.16.Dial1.Baltimore1.Level3.net)
Date: January 22, 2005 12:35PM

Exotic burl cork from Andy Dear at Lamar Reel Seats. Trust me.

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