Keep our Rods looking new..???

[stumpjumper]

Just wonder what is best to use when the rods start cracking, to seal it back. Also, what is the best to use to keep them clean and shinny, I've tried Armor-al, soap, pledge.... nothing seem to bring the shine back... what's out there that works.

thanks.

[deathb4disco]

Just wonder what is best to use when the rods start cracking, to seal it back.

What part of the rod is cracking?

["G"]

I never have had a rod crack. I wash mine good with dish washing detergent and rinse good....let dry good....then I spray the rod good with Blakemores Reel Magic. I do this every year and they look as good as new.

[dhaire]

I never have had a rod crack. I wash mine good with dish washing detergent and rinse good....let dry good....then I spray the rod good with Blakemores Reel Magic. I do this every year and they look as good as new.

Now that is a great idea!


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[stumpjumper]

What part of the rod is cracking?[/QUOTE]

Mostly Around the eyelets, where the epoxy seals the thread that holds the eyelet in place.

[Cray]

What part of the rod is cracking?

Mostly Around the eyelets, where the epoxy seals the thread that holds the eyelet in place.[/QUOTE]
In that case best thing to do is clean all the cracked varnish/thread sealer off take a price of steel wool and scuff up and reconstruction with thread varnish or clear 2 part epoxy.

[whatroads]

Go to your favorite fishing store that carries rod tying equiptment. Get some varnish for the rod windings. I use steel wool to sand down the old varnish and re-apply new. Sometimes it takes a couple of sandings and re-application to get the finish I want. After it drys, there is a spay on lacquer, for fishing rods, that I spray over the rod. Spray light coats only. If handle is permanetly attached I would cover the handle with a plastic bag and tape it off. When spaying, and drying, I have a piece of fishing line attached to my basement's unfinished ceiling. I put an old fish hook on the end of the line and slip it through an eyelet on the rod. Makes for easier spraying and a good way to hang the rod to dry. Make sure where you're working has plenty of ventilation

[Sky Pilot]

What about the cork handles?

[Alphahawk]

What about the cork handles?

Clean em up and get some U40.

Regards


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[Bals gib]

Just buy new rods tell the wife it’s a safety thing!!