Tennessee Handle Tape

[13point]

What kind of tape is the best for putting a reel on a Cork Tennessee Handle?

[deathb4disco]

I just use black electrician's tape.

[Locator79]

I second that, use electrical tape. waterproof, cleans up easy, a does the job!!

[MoonShine Steel]

13, I haven't thought this out completely yet but I don't see why it wouldn't work and work well...and also be a clean, good-looking way to secure a reel base to a Tennessee handle rod. I'm gonna try it shortly...heat-shrink tubing. This place here: http://www.mcmaster.com is an industrial supply place, great service, no minimum purchase. I've used them many times for a lot of different items I can't quickly find locally here in the boonies. Order it today, most times you have it tomorrow. Look under Lighting & Electrical for heat shrink. There's a bunch of sizes and different materials and they list specifics like before and after sizes, % of shrink, etc. I'm sure there is a size that will work for this. This probably needs filed in the "obsessive" category when actually a roll of black electrical tape will do but just like the knot-breaking threads for 4# line...we strive for perfection. If you try it before I do, let me know how it works.

[deathb4disco]

I wish manufacturers would make more Tennessee-handled rods. They're light, and you can tape the reel wherever you want.

[hays47]

I have used the heat shrink on my ice rods for years. First thing I do is to get the slip rings off. Then I mount the reel with the tubing. Use a heat gun or even a hair dryer will do the job. Really makes for a comfortable and secure mount.

[frank lawhead]

I have used a bunch of tenn. handles---black tape works real good--use a better grade of tape as the cheaper tape bleeds[real stickey] in the hot sun

[Cane Pole]

I have used a bunch of tenn. handles---black tape works real good--use a better grade of tape as the cheaper tape bleeds[real stickey] in the hot sun

AMEN.

[MDCrappie]

I use a strip of clear packing tape first. Get the 2" roll and then split it down the middle and use a 1" wide piece. Wrap it 2 or 3 wraps while stretching it. Over this put the Scotch 33+. The 33+ is more expensive but does not get "sticky".
For those using just the black electrical tape I think you will see a noticable difference in the "security" feeling. When I would just use the black tape the reel will flex.

[deathb4disco]

I use a strip of clear packing tape first. Get the 2" roll and then split it down the middle and use a 1" wide piece. Wrap it 2 or 3 wraps while stretching it. Over this put the Scotch 33+. The 33+ is more expensive but does not get "sticky".
For those using just the black electrical tape I think you will see a noticable difference in the "security" feeling. When I would just use the black tape the reel will flex.

Sounds like a winner. I'll try it out.