Went to RISSA yesterday and did the norm checking out all that was there. I notice many rod butts using the Japanese wrap shrink wrap. I always like the feel and it's grip. Tried to find a supplier and no avail. I used Xwrap, electrical shrink wrap, rod wrap etc. Anyone have a clue where to purchase Japan wrap? I once was told it's only available overseas.

http://www.keenstackleandguns.co.uk/japanese-shrink-tube/

Bill I don't know if this is what your looking for, but this wrap is applied directly to blank.

Ed

Kind of along this line,,,,
I've often thought about using a golf grip for rod butts..
I see it today at Risaa.... When I golfed I regripped with oversized once,,, didn't help, I still sucked at it. :-)

Ed that seems to be it. Now where to buy in U.S..

i made a pretty good search, couldn't find any in the US. i ordered a few types and picked one that I liked. hopefuilly it works out well.

Drew , I would be interested when you get it. Hopefully its the right one. I like the feel of it. I think a grip w/o sanding the smooth wrap currently used is a plus.

i will try to bring a piece to the next meeting. i ordered a couple of different types of shrink tubing on amazon. of the 3 or 4 that i got i ended up using one of them on 2 rods i built this winter. it's brand new to me, haven't fished the rods yet. i may end up hating it. i'm debating using it on the next rod, not sure yet.

I would like to use it with under lament whether straight or spiral wrapped and with Mason string. I would like to see the wrap.

here are a few shots. cork tape under it.

few more

Hard to tell in picture. Is that shrink wrap dull and textured?

yeah, pics kind of suck, best i could get. the wrap has no texture on its own - smooth but not slick.

Found the japanese wrap on e bay. Just got it. Nice!!!!

Can you let me know the dealer

Thanks

Ed

Ed the source name is fishincomfort, ebay. Type in smooth (non x pattern) heat shrink wrap. Comes in for sizes.

Thank you very much

Ed

Bill,
Have you used the wrap from fishing comfort yet? thoughts?
Thanks
Ed

Ed personally no. The rod was built for a friend and loves the feel and grip. Slightly more grip than the X wrap. Much better grip than the standard commercial shrink wrap.

Thanks Bill,

I am waiting for delivery of stock. I have a few rods to try it on. Did you underwrap the shrink tube with the chord as you mentioned earlier?

Ed

I did cord and lt. weight cork tape. Spiral wrapped.
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