Cork replacement - mooching rod

[littlechucky]

I have a pair of G Loomis mooching rods which have been beat up from the rods holders.

Is there someone / somewhere which can replace the cork?

Lower mainlain preferred.

Thanks!

 

[Islander57]

I have a pair of G Loomis mooching rods which have been beat up from the rods holders.

Is there someone / somewhere which can replace the cork?

Lower mainlain preferred.

Thanks!

http://www.sea-run.com/custom-rod-building-repair/

 

[Dogbreath]

Brian Ford at West Coast Tackle does an outstanding job.

2147 E Hastings St, Vancouver, (604) 254-0004

 

[littlechucky]

Thanks for the replies.

 

[Burban]

Is it possible to replace cork without removing the eyes due to the taper of the blank? Curious about that.

 

[paguy]

You could just fill the holes in the cork and cover the handles with a good handle grip cover.

 

[Dave]

Is it possible to replace cork without removing the eyes due to the taper of the blank? Curious about that.

Yes, You would build from the bottom up so the upper cork rings would need some sort of arbor, like masking tape. Use rod bond or a similar epoxy and use a clamp. If you are going to do this yourself it is cost effective but if you use a rod builder it may end up costing more than the rod is worth.

paguy has a good suggestion ..

 

[Reeldeal]

Depending on how bad the corks are I have sanded or filled the cork and the x flocked or heat shrink tubing over the cork.

RD

 

[scott craven]

If you're using 1st generation Scotty Orca's
they will chew up the corks pretty bad.

 

[CIVANO]

This is the US Amazon site but this stuff works great.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HAUPL0G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Dave]

This is the US Amazon site but this stuff works great.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HAUPL0G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm a rod builder and this is what I would do and recommend. Consider into the cost of redoing this handle would probably include another reel seat and butt box.

 

[littlechucky]

I'm a rod builder and this is what I would do and recommend. Consider into the cost of redoing this handle would probably include another reel seat and butt box.

Thanks.

Seems like the most cost effective solution!

 

[Whitebuck]

Dave from this site does some of the best rodwork hands down.
All my rods when broken or new builds go through him.
Quick and not too pricey. You pay for what you get and usually pretty quick turn around time.

 

[Fish Rider]

If it’s just the bottom cork you can replace it with graphite tubing. I’ve made a few rods with graphite on the bottom to eliminate the beating from the rod holders. Just need a cork insert between the reel seat and graphite tubing. I will post a pic.

 

[Fish Rider]

 

[CIVANO]

This is the US Amazon site but this stuff works great.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HAUPL0G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I put this on the cork of brand new rods to protect them and it works fine.

 

[saanauk]

This is the US Amazon site but this stuff works great.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HAUPL0G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

What is the normal size for over cork?

 

[CIVANO]

for
Shimano Convergence Salmon/Steelhead Mooching Casting Rod - 2-Piece, Medium
Item #532MX

I purchased 35mm black and it worked perfectly. Measure the widest part of the cork handle with calipers and order the size that barely goes over that section

 

[Bambam]

Does anyone know the size of tubing needed for the New Shimano Technium's?

 

[wolf]

If it’s just the bottom cork you can replace it with graphite tubing. I’ve made a few rods with graphite on the bottom to eliminate the beating from the rod holders. Just need a cork insert between the reel seat and graphite tubing. I will post a pic.

I got that exact same thing done to my loomis been like 5 years now best thing ive ever done for those rods