For those that don't like the look of the wood filler, try this. Take some old wine corks and either put them on a grinder with a collection tray underneath to catch the ground up cork. I don't have a grinder so I cut up pieces and put them in a mini food processor to grind them up to a fine mix. Mix with wood glue and fill your spaces with that compound. It looks much better and will absorb sealer. I like the u40 cork seal BTW.
Thank you. My father died when I was 12 years old, more than 40 years ago. I have not fished since because it was something we did together and I got too emotional. I recently found one of his old fishing rods and I thought I might try it again.
Thanks for the information chuck I had a handle on one of my musky rod that was all chewed up so I did what you said I altered it just slightly I used Elmers golden Oak wood filler after it was all sanded and done like you showed it looks excellent What a difference the only thing I did after that was I took kiiwi shoe protectant like a silicone sprayed the handles to protect it from the water a little bit. Thank you for all the info.!!
I never knew you could fix the cork on a rod. I have some falcon rods that i've hade for 30 years and now looking forward to bring them back from the dead. Thanks Chuck.
Looks great. I have a rod that’s in worst condition. I will use your technique. I heading to store to get the supplies needed on Monday. Thanks a million. Don
Chuck, I am a big fan of cork handle rods. Been using them for darn near 30 years. I like what you did and I will go home and restore my Berkley Lighting Rod. It does tend to get a little slippery when it's raining. Thanks for the video and thanks for what you do.
Nice video and good info on keeping your cork handles looking new! I use cork sealer on mine and clean them at least a few times a year. It really seems to help keep them looking new. Thanks again!
I'm going to try this treatment on my St. Croix 'Tidemaster'. Your old cork handle looks great. Wife's favorite heirloom tablecloth from her grandmother, not so much! I
Almost no one does this how I do it type of series or tutorials so they are great this one was just on time I have a pole that I was working on already so now I can apply this to the cork handles
I love these tackle care vids. I think I would fish it after the wood filler without sanding. As much as I fish I'd have the filler worn down to the cork in no time just from my hands. Sweet giveaway and thanks for the opportunity!
Glad I found this video, I've got some cork handles to fix... I'm going to seal the cork after then put on some X Grip heat shrink handle grip afterwards... Hopefully they won't need fixing again after that... Lol
I’ve been wanting to replace the cork and a few rods myself , so now I think I’m gonna try this now, so that’s pretty sweet way to do it . Hopefully it will turn out as good as yours did, I may stain mine to make it all one color. Looks good though man
Great video Chuck! This video inspires me to do this to my rods this winter up in Indiana. Let’s see under water video footage of your new soft plastic baits.
You made it look easy, Just as you do when you fish. Great tutorial. As always another fun and informative video. Looking forward to upcoming “how I do it” videos. Have you done one on how to replace the eyelets on a rod? Thanks again for sharing🐟😊
I varnish my cork handles with 3 - 4 coats of polyurethane and light rub down with fine (600+) paper. It looks good, feels nice in the hand and is easy to wipe down.
Would you recommend this process for concrete tool handles? I love a particular tool but they seem to spilt directly over the center of the handle overtime and wanted to know about a product that does great for strength/protection and is good in wet/sweaty hands. And who would know better than a fisherman! Lol Thanks in advance man!
Day late on the giveaway but good info. Do enjoy the how you do it videos. Wouldn’t mind a good maintenance video. One question I have a 13 fishing fate black and to me the grip at the reel is a little small can it be replaced? Thanks
Nice. I like these videos but every year there are new baits etc... I would like to know what you use during these transition times. I've been struggling lately
Hi Chuck , im new to your channel , i like this how to and also , what watch is that that you were wearing in the beginning of the vidieo please , thanks in advance !!!
