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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: JiG_Head on July 19, 2006, 04:08:39 PM

Title: Cork handles
Post by: JiG_Head on July 19, 2006, 04:08:39 PM: I just got my new toy... a 7.0 fenwick HMG ;D only 38$ after tax hahah i got 60% off hehe

anyways... when you guys buy new rods... do you prefer to leave the plastic wrapper on to keep the cork shinning like new or do u take it off to age it to perfection?

i can never stay on a rod long enough to have the cork age nicely... hmm just wondering wat you guys do?
Title: Re: Cork handles
Post by: DragonSpeed on July 19, 2006, 04:32:26 PM: Plastic on = Rod virgin :o
Title: Re: Cork handles
Post by: Fish Assassin on July 19, 2006, 04:34:49 PM: Get rid of the plastic.
Title: Re: Cork handles
Post by: Rodney on July 19, 2006, 04:37:53 PM: Yes, get rid of the plastic, and clean the cork on a regular basis.
Title: Re: Cork handles
Post by: The_Other_Gman on July 19, 2006, 04:38:11 PM: They use cork for a reason, if they wanted rods to have plastic grips they would make them with plastic grips.
Title: Re: Cork handles
Post by: Eagleye on July 19, 2006, 04:45:07 PM: If you leave the plastic wrap on and your handle gets wet it will start to deteriorate and get moldy. The cork needs to breath. Trust me I learned this the hard way. ::)
Title: Re: Cork handles
Post by: JiG_Head on July 19, 2006, 04:48:35 PM: Quote from: Rodney on July 19, 2006, 04:37:53 PM
Yes, get rid of the plastic, and clean the cork on a regular basis.

is so hard to age them both to the same colour ><
Title: Re: Cork handles
Post by: DionJL on July 19, 2006, 04:58:48 PM: Quote from: Eagleye on July 19, 2006, 04:45:07 PM
If you leave the plastic wrap on and your handle gets wet it will start to deteriorate and get moldy. The cork needs to breath. Trust me I learned this the hard way. ::)

This is exactly true. It's my pet peeve when ppl leave the plastic on the rod.
Title: Re: Cork handles
Post by: cohokid on July 19, 2006, 05:35:41 PM: i hate it when people do that, it makes them look like rookies ;)
Title: Re: Cork handles
Post by: JiG_Head on July 19, 2006, 08:15:02 PM: lol funny.... cause i had my 8ft heartland with plastic on for more then 4 years... haha
Title: Re: Cork handles
Post by: Gooey on July 19, 2006, 09:04:14 PM: The thing I like best about cork is the feel of it in my hand...cork has a nice texture and is pretty grippy to. If that doesnt matter, dont pay and extra cent for the cork...get the foam grips.

As well, if you are worried about your cork deteriorating, you can buy a seal for cork the should help extend the life and minimise the procure stains!
Title: Re: Cork handles
Post by: Fish Assassin on July 19, 2006, 09:33:36 PM: Wash your cork handle with soap and water and it will last for years.
Title: Re: Cork handles
Post by: funfisher on July 20, 2006, 07:50:27 AM: They have a little device out for cleaning your cork, its called a "cork sucker" ;D
Title: Re: Cork handles
Post by: drift on July 20, 2006, 10:09:56 AM: Quote from: funfisher on July 20, 2006, 07:50:27 AM
They have a little device out for cleaning your cork, its called a "cork sucker" ;D

:o :D :D
Title: Re: Cork handles
Post by: DragonSpeed on July 20, 2006, 02:58:53 PM: Quote from: Fish Assassin on July 19, 2006, 09:33:36 PM
Wash your cork handle with soap and water and it will last for years.

It's also important that you soak your cork well too. Check out this video for information (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPXaQO2mG8E)