Rod maintenance
I have found that using heat-shrink rubber that is used on tennis raquets and electrical wiring is great. It is non-porous so fish oil and blood doesn't sink into it and it is extremely robust and non-slip to grip.
Simply slip it onto your rod butt and allow an inch at either end to allow for shrinkage. Heat evenly with the wife's hair blower on full for a few secs and bob's your uncle a restored butt.
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