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01-31-2006, 06:22 PM
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Plug Builder in Training
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: wareham MA
Posts: 4,047
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Cork tape on most rods, Burled Cork if I need a thicker Dia Holds up better than Regular Cork.
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01-31-2006, 06:45 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Mike....as you build rods do you find more people prefer the burled cork, the cork tape or the hyphalon?
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Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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01-31-2006, 06:48 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 5,945
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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  |
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02-01-2006, 01:02 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NY
Posts: 326
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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.
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02-01-2006, 01:08 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Where the bait is....
Posts: 488
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I like two layers of cork tape, the difference over one layer is really noticeable. I usually do a split grip on the back, saves some weight and doesnt eat into your wader crotch. Gotta do one more layer of epoxy over the thread on the split grip to guard against wear but it looks nice and is really functional.
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01-31-2006, 06:51 PM
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Plug Builder in Training
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: wareham MA
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Quote:
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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?
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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 |
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01-31-2006, 06:53 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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So they usually go with the tape?
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Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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01-31-2006, 06:55 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: marshfield,ma
Posts: 833
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Tape.
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01-31-2006, 07:02 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Marshfield, MA
Posts: 6,267
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I like the tape...if I get another convench made...Im gonna try the burled cork up front
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01-31-2006, 07:06 PM
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M.S.B.A.
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: I live in the Villiage of Hyannis in the Town of Barnstable in the Commonwealth of MA
Posts: 2,795
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I like a custom shaped cork fore grip and cork tape on the butt section...I have been experimenting with quality friction tape as in the really wet conditions this stuff will not slip period. I have different rods done different ways but prefer the above
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"It is impossible to complain and to achieve at the same time"--Basic Patrick (on a good day)
 
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01-31-2006, 07:06 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: marshfield,ma
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Slingah, I had a st.croix convench with the real cork grip above the reel seet and I hated it. It seemed to just get in the way. My conventional these days is all cork tape and I love it. Just my thoughts, I'm sure some people do like the real cork.
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01-31-2006, 07:06 PM
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Plug Builder in Training
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: wareham MA
Posts: 4,047
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Originally Posted by BigFish
So they usually go with the tape?
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YES |
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