Rod Grippage - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

BigFish · 01-31-2006, 03:51 PM

Cork.....Cork Tape....Foam???? Which do you like on your rods for grips and why? I like cork grips on my rods mostly because I got big hands and I like my grips a little on the large side....the cork also wears better than the cork tape or foam in my opinion, it also looks better than the tape and the foam. Just my .02 cents.....how do you like your grips?

afterhours · 01-31-2006, 03:53 PM

i like cork tape on my surfrods, cork on my fly rods, and hypalon on my boat rods.

Saltheart · 01-31-2006, 04:03 PM

Corktape all the way for me!!Never slippery and easily replaced when worn.

reelecstasy · 01-31-2006, 04:10 PM

I like the cork tape on my surf rods, like previously stated if they wear out easily replaced. Plus i like the small diameter, for me it gives me a better feel of whats going on on the other end of the line. Cork on the fly rod..

chris L · 01-31-2006, 04:14 PM

cork tape or cork and no hypalon . I hate it when it gets slippery and you have to use a rag just to be able to hold the rod . Saw more than one disappear into the sea on charter boats ( could have been the clients fault ) .

Offshore · 01-31-2006, 04:16 PM

Cork or cork tape only

Sweetwater · 01-31-2006, 04:52 PM

Depends on the application. I like cork tape (not cork) on my surfcasting gear. The thinner profile seems to help me cast better. For trolling and standup tuna gear I like foam since I like the comfort when fighting fish from a boat, especially larger fish.

Saltheart · 01-31-2006, 05:44 PM

Do you do a single diamond wrap with cord under the shrink wrap?

Goose · 01-31-2006, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Saltheart

Do you do a single diamond wrap with cord under the shrink wrap?

I wanted to add the cord but since the shrink wrap has the cross patern print in it ...it would be nearly impossible to line up the two when heated.

tattoobob · 01-31-2006, 06:10 PM

I don't like foam I would rater have cork tape or just plain cork

mikecc · 01-31-2006, 06:22 PM

Cork tape on most rods, Burled Cork if I need a thicker Dia Holds up better than Regular Cork.

BigFish · 01-31-2006, 06:45 PM

Mike....as you build rods do you find more people prefer the burled cork, the cork tape or the hyphalon?

Karl F · 01-31-2006, 06:48 PM

Cork Tape. can't stand foam.. cut it off one rod, put cork tape on.. like my son says, that foam gets "mucky" after a while

PurpelNoon · 02-01-2006, 01:02 PM

A friend put cork tape ending 4" below the stripper guide. He says he loves it for pencil popping or even as a grip when walking the rocks.

mikecc · 01-31-2006, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BigFish

Mike....as you build rods do you find more people prefer the burled cork, the cork tape or the hyphalon?

They like the look and feel. They don't like the price. cost on the material is $1.35per inch & after drilling ,glueing and sanding comes out to aprox $1.90 per inch OUCH

BigFish · 01-31-2006, 06:53 PM

So they usually go with the tape?

smitty919 · 01-31-2006, 08:57 PM

do most bait shops sell cork tape i like to try it out.if so how much does it cost?

Nebe · 01-31-2006, 08:58 PM

nothing beats real cork handles when its cold out.. its a great insulator.

Saltheart · 02-01-2006, 08:50 AM

I don't know about "black pebble grip" as Darkstar and Sudsrat mention. Its the "flocked" grip (I think Loomis used it on their factory rods) people say tears their hands and wears a hole in their waders.

SeaWolf · 02-01-2006, 09:18 AM

every grip has a purpose. what is preferred by some is not preferred by others. so, you have choices. that's what makes custom rods, custom - choices and they are built for you, not the masses.

Swimmer · 02-01-2006, 11:27 AM

I used to use Hypalon, but switch to cork tape and now use straight cork. I do have the setup to make my own grips to any shape I want. Like the bigger circumference around the blank for better grip.

Swimmer · 02-01-2006, 11:28 AM

John R just add this to Larrys post didn't know I hit new thread

BigFish · 02-01-2006, 01:58 PM

Who changed the title of the thread?

libassboy · 02-01-2006, 02:19 PM

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Who changed the title of the thread?

I thought I was loosing it.....

TheSpecialist · 02-01-2006, 03:25 PM

I just did'nt like the title so I changed it.

It accidentally got changed when I merged swimmers new thread into the original. I could not remember the original title, but it is similar no

BigFish · 02-01-2006, 03:48 PM

Ohhhh...its much better your way Bill!

DarkStar · 02-01-2006, 06:08 PM

If pebble grip "tears up" their hands, they are in the wrong sport.

Roger · 02-01-2006, 11:02 PM

No one is quarreling with your preference. In your only your third post on this board YOU suggest that if folks don't agree with YOUR preference that they are in the wrong sport.

I thought that maybe you were new, now I know you're just trolling.

DarkStar · 02-02-2006, 08:55 AM

Roger, no offense mean't, non taken.

Have a great season.
JM

Saltheart · 02-02-2006, 09:09 AM

Forget the hands , the flocked grips were actually wearing holes in peoples waders!! That's a little agressive for me!

Anyway , I like cork tape , next choice is real cork.

JPowers tennis rod handles ( I assume leather?) seams interesting. If its leather though , doesn't it get destroyed if wet and dried repeatedly?