Cork Handle ???

[guywhofishes]

You need:
Elmer's Carpenter's Wood Filler in Golden Oak
Magic Eraser
U-40 Cork Sealer

Clean the cork with the Magic Eraser.
Remove any loose cork or old filler with a pick.
Apply the wood filler to any holes or imperfections in the cork.
It usually takes two coats of filler, more for deep holes.
Sand lightly, 1st with 120 grit, then 220 grit.
Mask off the blank and reel seat.
Apply U-40 cork sealer with a small art brush.
One coat will do.
Figure an hour for each rod, including dry time.
They come out better than new.

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p.s.

stolen off the interweb - looks legit to me

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upon reflection I have some rods with cork grips that have been abused

I am going to try this technique

sorry rods, I'll try to do better in the future

 

[Zogman]

You need:
Elmer's Carpenter's Wood Filler in Golden Oak
Magic Eraser
U-40 Cork Sealer

Clean the cork with the Magic Eraser.
Remove any loose cork or old filler with a pick.
Apply the wood filler to any holes or imperfections in the cork.
It usually takes two coats of filler, more for deep holes.
Sand lightly, 1st with 120 grit, then 220 grit.
Mask off the blank and reel seat.
Apply U-40 cork sealer with a small art brush.
One coat will do.
Figure an hour for each rod, including dry time.
They come out better than new.

- - - Updated - - -

p.s.

stolen off the interweb - looks legit to me

- - - Updated - - -

upon reflection I have some rods with cork grips that have been abused

I am going to try this technique

sorry rods, I'll try to do better in the future

Yup, I think I will do the same. Thanks to all.

 

[Tikka280ai]

only apply 1 coat of the cork seal. apply more than 1 coat and it wont soak in and the top coat of cork seal will sluff off