tip for cork handled rods

[saltydog]

just a quick tip that I got from bluewater morley, heat some beeswax and wipe onto cork handles.
It soaks in forming a protective layer around the cork stops all kinds of DohDohDohDoh getting in there. When you clean it comes up like new then just reapply the beeswax.
Works a treat.

[geoff_abrams]

nice tip ill give that a go

[docbromley]

That sounds like a good idea.

I was told to get a white candle and rub it over the cork grip. Then use a brown paper bag to rub it in (like the ones from the bottle shop that they put your King Brown in). I imagine something like grease proof paper would be just as good. I prefer to spend my $ on the beer though

If you are going to spend the money to get a good rod with a quality grip - it makes sense to look after it.

Doc

Yeah
it sounds like a good idea, but where do you get bees wax from? Craft shops or some thing??
And it does not stay on your but forever does it? i mean you can wash it of if you wan't can't you??

Daniel

[Strewth]

White candle wax and beeswax are both OK, but I prefer the former. Just heat it with a lighter until it softens, rub it on, and then smooth it with a hair drier. Beeswax, which you can get from Bunnings, melts easily in the sun and can therefore get sticky. To clean cork, just use Ajax cream cleanser - works a treat and doesn't abraid the surface.

Cheers

Strewth

[Ol' slab sides]

mmm...king browns

Sorry what was this thread about?

[Surfer_Bream]

When you get chunks of cork coming off your grips just get some saw dust and mix it with some woodglue then use it as a putty to fill the holes.

[panger]

Excellent,
I'm just starting to get a rough bit where the cork is coming off the handle. Now I know what to do about it.

[Fingers]

I'm told surfboard wax is supposed to be the way to go. Does anyone know which is most effective/cheapest/easiest to apply - or is there any difference at all? (Obviously, I'm yet to treat the handles of my new spin stick.)

[pw-bream]

Isn't surfboard wax designed to be sticky/grippy?
Wouldn't that be a bit yucky on your rod handle?

[Fingers]

That's what I thought. But the bloke at the local tackle outlet recommended it. I'm thinking bees or candle wax would probably be a safer option.

[jimi]

Hi Guys, I've used the white candle wax trick on all my rods with cork grips (fly and spin) and it works a treat.

I just got a box of household canldes ($5 for 6 at coles) and rubbed the grips with the side of the candle until they were covered with wax. Then buff hard with a bit of brown paper (A4 printer paper also works) until you can't see the wax anymore. You can feel the wax on them though.

During normal useage, it doesn't seem to melt on hot days or get sticky either.Keeps it clean and makes it easy to wipe down after fishing. If the grips get dirty in future, just re-do it and it will clean it up again.

Cheers
James

[Fingers]

Thanks Jimi. That sounds like the way I'll go. No heating - just some buffing.

[mike_mad_fisho]

gday
i have done with all my rods and another thing i heard from dad is that the cockroaches r attracted to the fishy smell that can get into the cork and they cockys start eating at the cork and if u apply the wax before ur fisrt fishing trip u wont get this smell.
MB