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Cork Handles
Posted by: Chris Carrigan (---.dsl.lgtpmi.sbcglobal.net)
Date: May 11, 2009 10:19PM

Hello All
Im a Newbie to this wonderful hobby. I have a friend that wants a fly rod built with a spinning handle. He wants the rear cork to be around four inches and total handle length 14" . I cant find anyone that has cork handles that short for the rear. I have never delt with glueing cork rings before. Any sugesstions? he wants this built on a 9' 2 piece 4 weight. i don't think i would have any problems builing a handle, (just that i haven't had the opportunity yet)

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Re: Cork Handles
Posted by: Cody Vickers (---.dsl.ltrkar.sbcglobal.net)
Date: May 11, 2009 11:19PM

Call Johnny at anglers roost, He has some spey grips with 4 inch rear grips, and the fore grip is easily modified to do what you want.

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Re: Cork Handles
Posted by: Chris Carrigan (---.dsl.lgtpmi.sbcglobal.net)
Date: May 11, 2009 11:44PM

Could you possibly post his number.... I click on the link to the left and an empty web page comes up

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Re: Cork Handles
Posted by: Robert Balcombe (---.rb.gh.centurytel.net)
Date: May 12, 2009 02:59AM

There must be something wrong with the sponsors page. I click om any sponsor and nothing happens

Good Wraps Bob

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Re: Cork Handles
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: May 12, 2009 07:45AM

There is nothing wrong with the sponsor links. Sponsors maintain their own websites.

Johnny at Angler's Roost can be reached at 716-565-9838.

You can always use a 4 inch foregrip as a butt grip if you like.

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Re: Cork Handles
Posted by: Bob Riggins (---.se.biz.rr.com)
Date: May 12, 2009 09:13AM

There are a number of places that have what you are looking for. Look for a switch rod rear grip or a rear split grip. I know Mudhole has both and I'm sure others have them also.

Just a question. What is the purpose of that grip setup? It seems like it would throw the balance completely out of whack on a 9', 4wt. It would be more typical of a 11'+ switch rod or spey rod.

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Re: Cork Handles
Posted by: Ellis Mendiola (---.dsl.hstntx.swbell.net)
Date: May 12, 2009 05:38PM

I am having the same problem with Angler's Roost. I click on it and I get a message that the link is broken. All of the other sites that I checked were fine.

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Re: Cork Handles
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: May 12, 2009 05:40PM

They do not have a website. Only an @#$%& store.

You have to call or email Johnny for information. He's a good guy to talk to.

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Re: Cork Handles
Posted by: Harold Dean (207.194.36.---)
Date: May 12, 2009 09:54PM

Here is Johnnys email address. He is great to deal with. Responds immediately.

JKSALESNSERVICE@cs.com

Cheers
Harold

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Re: Cork Handles
Posted by: Chris Carrigan (---.dsl.lgtpmi.sbcglobal.net)
Date: May 12, 2009 09:59PM

Thanks for all the helpful info fella's. It is greatly appreciated.

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Re: Cork Handles
Posted by: Bill Pulk-Midwest rod and reel (64.122.74.---)
Date: May 13, 2009 08:00PM

Chris ..Midwest rod and reel list a 4 inch rear grip...heres the link [midwestrodandreel.com]

Bill@midwestrodandreel.com
www.midwestrodandreel.com

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Re: Cork Handles
Posted by: Chris Carrigan (---.dsl.lgtpmi.sbcglobal.net)
Date: May 13, 2009 08:40PM

Thanks Bill
I will look in to it. I appreciate it .

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