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Grips
Posted by:
Owen Spalding
(---.lnse5.win.bigpond.net.au)
Date: June 02, 2016 12:27AM
Hi everyone, looking around for a different type of grips. I'm over hypalon, Eva, corks, leather and so on......even tried most types of golf grips, just after a material based rubber or something that looks real smart. happy to even get some custom made.. Anyone know of someone that i can chat to.?
cheers Re: Grips
Posted by:
Chuck McIntyre
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Date: June 02, 2016 12:49AM
Freshwater or saltwater grips?
Believe it or not,this is not intended as a smart-aleck remark. Try garden hose or automotive hose material. If I wanted to be smart mouthed...I would suggest using a condom. Another idea is to have an auto-glass shop make you a bead of silicone sealant in a length long enough to make your grips. I actually have some a friend of mine gave me with another intended purpose in mind. Decoy anchor line could accomplish the same thing and it has a relatively small diameter. I would compare it to what is commonly sold as butt cord which is typically 1/16th inch. With those alternate ideas out of the way,how about rattan strips? Rodmaker Magazine had a nice "How to" article some years back. Re: Grips
Posted by:
Owen Spalding
(---.lnse5.win.bigpond.net.au)
Date: June 02, 2016 01:51AM
I do alot of leather grips for Saltwater, and believe it or not, salt water and leather are about the worst compatible pair so "Freshwater or Saltwater" is no difference all comes down to the angler and the care he wants to give to the rod
thanks for the info. Re: Grips
Posted by:
John E Powell
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Date: June 02, 2016 08:49AM
Comments deleted Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/20/2016 04:24PM by John E Powell. Re: Grips
Posted by:
Michael Blomme
(---.direcway.com)
Date: June 02, 2016 12:07PM
You might look at wood grips. I make fly grips from Maple Burl, Curly Maple, Spalted Maple and Spalted Tamarind. These are light enough so that weight is not a serious problem. I have also seen some of the acrylic esters that pen builders use to make grips. These come in a large variety of colors and patterns. My only concerns is the weight and the softness (easy scratching) of these plastics. I have used them for reel seat inserts and haven't had any complaints so far.
Mike Blomme Re: Grips
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: June 02, 2016 12:44PM
Wood and acrylic can both be cored with rigid urethane foam to keep the weight down.
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Posted by:
Norman Miller
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Date: June 02, 2016 12:48PM
How about the flock shrink tubing. They come in different colors and can be put over a preexisting grip, or a foam core. Could also use carbon fiber (or fiberglass) foam core grips. Mud hole sells some and so does Riley Rods. They come in different colors and look sharp. You can also make your own and get all the materials needed at Riley Rods.
Norm Re: Grips
Posted by:
Owen Spalding
(---.lnse5.win.bigpond.net.au)
Date: June 02, 2016 11:36PM
I have thought of doing wood but it wouldn't really conform to the style I do. have used the shrink wrap flocking tube and once again don't really like it. (probably just being too fussy.) I know people can get custom golf grips made so I'll probably go down that road and see what happens..
Really appreciate the input. Cheers Custom light tackle Game Rods: www.eyrerods.com.au Re: Grips
Posted by:
Nick Lam
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Date: June 05, 2016 01:13AM
Golf grips are good, but I personally love seine twine wraps more. Then again, I'm Southern California brainwashed...
...and proud of it! Nick Re: Grips
Posted by:
Owen Spalding
(---.lnse5.win.bigpond.net.au)
Date: June 06, 2016 01:55AM
Hi Nick,
seine twine wraps.! I've never seen them. got any links or pics? Re: Grips
Posted by:
Nick Lam
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Date: June 09, 2016 01:26AM
I know were not supposed to post pics... but this might be helpful
Nick Re: Grips
Posted by:
Nick Lam
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Date: June 09, 2016 01:26AM Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 06/09/2016 01:31AM by Nick Lam. Re: Grips
Posted by:
Nick Lam
(---.hsd1.ca.comcast.net)
Date: June 09, 2016 01:26AM
*double post. disregard Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/09/2016 01:27AM by Nick Lam. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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