Anybody know where or even if I can get a cork handle fixed?
Musky_Mo16
Posted 1/14/2017 11:20 PM (#846212)
Subject: Anybody know where or even if I can get a cork handle fixed?




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Location: Apparently where the Muskie aren't		This is a problem I have with a bass rod of mine that got smashed in a trunk. It's a split grip original carrot stix. Just the butt part of the split grip broke. Do you guys know of anybody who could fix this. Thanks!

I don't have the rod with me and I'm not sure if I have photos but if I do I will post them.
Yooper Padre
Posted 1/15/2017 7:11 AM (#846226 - in reply to #846212)
Subject: Re: Anybody know where or even if I can get a cork handle fixed?





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Location: Watersmeet, Michigan		Find a local fly rod builder.

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wallygator
Posted 1/15/2017 9:43 AM (#846238 - in reply to #846212)
Subject: Re: Anybody know where or even if I can get a cork handle fixed?





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Location: Tomahawk,Wis		A friend of mine uses saw dust and glue... Patch it in and sand it down...
wisriverrat
Posted 1/15/2017 9:03 PM (#846309 - in reply to #846212)
Subject: RE: Anybody know where or even if I can get a cork handle fixed?




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Location: On the River		Sportsman's Repair Mosinee Wi
muskyone
Posted 1/15/2017 10:16 PM (#846321 - in reply to #846212)
Subject: RE: Anybody know where or even if I can get a cork handle fixed?





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Location: God's Country......USA..... Western Wisconsin		Thorne Bros in Twin Cities
Musky_Mo16
Posted 1/15/2017 11:40 PM (#846324 - in reply to #846212)
Subject: Re: Anybody know where or even if I can get a cork handle fixed?




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Location: Apparently where the Muskie aren't		I think I found the cork peice I need on mudhole.com. Do you guys have any idea how I could get the broken cork off without damaging the blank. Thanks
muskyhunter47
Posted 1/16/2017 5:18 AM (#846327 - in reply to #846324)
Subject: Re: Anybody know where or even if I can get a cork handle fixed?




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Location: Minnesota		Thorn Bros in Blain MN can get the job done comes down to where you live. There are rod builders all over. Where do you live if we know where you live some one will be able to point you to a rod builder in your area.
JakeStCroixSkis
Posted 1/16/2017 8:13 AM (#846334 - in reply to #846324)
Subject: Re: Anybody know where or even if I can get a cork handle fixed?





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Location: St. Lawrence River
Musky_Mo16 - 1/16/2017 12:40 AM

I think I found the cork peice I need on mudhole.com. Do you guys have any idea how I could get the broken cork off without damaging the blank. Thanks


Cut the cork away use an exacto knife. Carefully sand the glue/residue from blank.. apply new cork rings, and apply a little pressure onto them while glue is setting up. Then sand down to your desired diameter.