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JiG_Head

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Cork handles
« 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?
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Re: Cork handles
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2006, 04:32:26 PM »
Plastic on = Rod virgin  :o
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Fish Assassin

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Re: Cork handles
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2006, 04:34:49 PM »
Get rid of the plastic.
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Re: Cork handles
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2006, 04:37:53 PM »
Yes, get rid of the plastic, and clean the cork on a regular basis.
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Re: Cork handles
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: Cork handles
« Reply #5 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.  ::)
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Re: Cork handles
« Reply #6 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 ><
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Re: Cork handles
« Reply #7 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.
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Re: Cork handles
« Reply #8 on: July 19, 2006, 05:35:41 PM »
i hate it when people do that, it makes them look like rookies ;)
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Re: Cork handles
« Reply #9 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
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Re: Cork handles
« Reply #10 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!
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Fish Assassin

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Re: Cork handles
« Reply #11 on: July 19, 2006, 09:33:36 PM »
Wash your cork handle with soap and water and it will last for years.
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Re: Cork handles
« Reply #12 on: July 20, 2006, 07:50:27 AM »
They have a little device out for cleaning your cork, its called a "cork sucker" ;D
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Re: Cork handles
« Reply #13 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
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Re: Cork handles
« Reply #14 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
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