Rod Grip Cleaning
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Printed Date: 02 Feb 2026 at 2:13am
Topic: Rod Grip Cleaning
Posted By: Lickindip
Subject: Rod Grip Cleaning
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2012 at 10:04am
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nice quick question. snapper rod has had a bit of a hiding this year. whats the best method for giving the for-grip of the rods a spruce up as its a little mankie its the black foam type. can it be lightly sanded back or is there a better way? ------------- I just read an article about the dangers of drinking too much; it scared the sh*t out of me, so today I decided I'm never f*cking reading again! |
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Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2012 at 10:21am
You are best to give it a scrub after every use i reckon(dont let it build up)...especially if you use stinky bait like skippy....I always clean my grips with that crc handwash(the stuff that gets rid of bait smell) but if it is caked on, sanding will get all the crud off and have them looking like new. ------------- Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens. |
Posted By: otter
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2012 at 11:04am
| light sand works for me |
Posted By: viscount
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2012 at 5:49pm
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If you know some with a swimming pool leave them in for a few hours they come up mint ------------- Calling fishing a hobby is like calling brain surgery a job - Paul Schullery |
Posted By: Lickindip
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2012 at 7:18pm
something to do with the chlorine or just the moisture? ------------- I just read an article about the dangers of drinking too much; it scared the sh*t out of me, so today I decided I'm never f*cking reading again! |
viscount wrote:Posted By: Fletch
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2012 at 7:29pm
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chlorine....if its a salt pool, take the reel off though. Jokes....youd do that anyway. LBdood is onto it tho, quik scrub when ya washing down and problem solved....or do the shower thing with rod and reel ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Lickindip
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2012 at 7:48pm
hmmm flat mates may look at me even more sideways if i walk out of the shower with a fishing rod ... maybe next time they are out :P nail brush and a bit of head&shoulders hahahaha 
------------- I just read an article about the dangers of drinking too much; it scared the sh*t out of me, so today I decided I'm never f*cking reading again! |
Posted By: Skipjack
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2012 at 9:00pm
| Get bucket of warm soapy water and a steelo (the one with the coils ) soak with warm soapy water and soften the muck then start scrubbing comes up like new. |
Posted By: scuzzymoto
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2012 at 12:02pm
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I give mine a very light sand and wash down, ------------- "It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled” Mark Twain |
Posted By: tas-tackle
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2012 at 12:43pm
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similar to skipjack but bucket of warm soapy water and green pot mit scrubber.. soak/wash with warm soapy water and scrub up... ------------- http://postimage.org/" rel="nofollow">  http://www.tas-tackle.co.nz |
Posted By: scuzzymoto
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2012 at 2:28pm
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if the rod is new you can put Japanese shrink wrap on them, it does not soak up the oils- just needs alight sand once a year ------------- "It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled” Mark Twain |
Posted By: Nirai
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2012 at 2:44pm
Wifes exfoliation glove. Don't get caught  ------------- "Gunrunner" Surtees 610 Game Fisher current *"Double Barrel" Seacat 635 "Good Riddance!" *"Seriola" Surtees 485 CC Retired with honours! |
Posted By: Lickindip
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2012 at 2:47pm
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what does the shrink wrap loot like scuzzy? availability in NZ? wish i knew about it a few months ago b4 the kitten got hold of my gamerod ... nek minit cats can fly ------------- I just read an article about the dangers of drinking too much; it scared the sh*t out of me, so today I decided I'm never f*cking reading again! |
Posted By: scuzzymoto
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2012 at 3:01pm
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I have not seen it in the stores in NZ,but one of guys that make rods may have some,if not here is a site http://www.gerrysfishing.com/shrink-tube/japanese-x-wrap-rod-butt-shrink-tube-348-503-1616.php - http://www.gerrysfishing.com/shrink-tube/japanese-x-wrap-rod-butt-shrink-tube-348-503-1616.php
the Sonik rods have Matt Black and its great non slip,will not go slippery with oils, I will be getting some in different colours later in the year along with pvc shrink tube for lbg rod butts ------------- "It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled” Mark Twain |
Posted By: Lickindip
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2012 at 3:05pm
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ahh just good quality heat shrink i have a length of 50mm diameter blue at home - mite be a bit big tho, will try a sample piece ------------- I just read an article about the dangers of drinking too much; it scared the sh*t out of me, so today I decided I'm never f*cking reading again! |
Posted By: scuzzymoto
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2012 at 3:16pm
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the company Wurth- a few guys on the forum buy there gear, make a heat shrink tape in 2 different sizes- narrow and wide, very good stuff, have used it alot on my LBG gear ------------- "It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled” Mark Twain |
Posted By: Pcj
Date Posted: 25 May 2024 at 2:48pm
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Washed all rod grips and rod/eyes .srubbedreels and ran line around house.baitrunner reels so pulled apart and gave a good squirt with tackle guard and light smear if grease where thought needed.wind line back in.Neighbiurs must of thought I've finally flipped.yes it was racing and wet gear on😂 ------------- "Times up" |