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Location: Lake of the Woods, Morson, Ontario | I placed an order for my first custom rod and was hesitant to go with syncork despite liking the idea after reading the info from the TB website. I didn't want to have it put on the rod and then hate it, especially because it would be tough to get it back and changed being up here in Canada.
If it's not too late, I may still like to go with syncork, but would like to find out what people that have it on their rods think.
Love it? Hate it?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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Location: Hayward, WI | I've never used Syncork, so take what I say with a grain of salt. From what I can tell through handling and reading about Syncork, the only negative to it is looks. Durability and grip, which are both good things for a handle to have, seem to be better with Syncork.
Saying that, I guess the looks are just important enough to me that I wanted regular cork on my custom rod that I am having built.
I look at it like Synthetic or wood gunstocks. The synthetic stocks are more stable, durable, and practical, but I still prefer wood.
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| I have a rod with the Syncork on it and I like it. This is my second year with it and the durability is there. I built the rod entirely black (guides, thread, reel seat) so the look wasn't an issue. In fact, was the reason I went all black.
I like the way it feels when wet, so much so that I will dip it to get it wet. Also, I thought that it might get hot in the sun but there is no difference in the feel in 40 degrees or 80 degrees. It does have a different feel, not necessarily better or worse, just different than cork. Again, I like it and would use it again.
You can have different "finishes" on it, if you will. Depending on how it is sanded, you can get a smooth finish, or a finish that is a bit roughed up, almost like a flocked grip. That is what I did with mine - a little bit rougher texture, but it still feels soft in your hands.
If the cork look isn't a high priority, give it a try.
Mike Wallace
Edited by Mike Wallace 6/11/2009 9:40 PM
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Location: London, England | How does it hold up in rod holders compared to cork or eva handles? Those Roberts style holders can chew up a cork handle pretty quickly. |
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Location: Duluth, MN | I like it. I used rod wrap on my old cork handled rods. You don't need that with Syncork. It does not hold water and the texture is such that you don't loose any grip at all even when damp. I say damp because it doesn't get wet...hard to explain. Durability is excellent so far...it's very tough...i don't see it wearing out anytime soon. It is a harder material than cork.
Keith at Pro Edge Rods did mine. I'm sure he could explain better. I will go with it again. |
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Location: Madison Wi. Chain | The only issue I have had with syncork is that it rubs your skin raw. I like to go shirtless and have the butt of the rod against my ribs. Nice little rash before long. BG |
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Location: Minnesota | Absolutely love it!!! I love the black color it only comes in... the grip's excellent... If I could, I would replace all the handles on my rod with syncork... I have it on both of my KT Pro Edge rods...
Edited by Rebel9921 6/12/2009 10:14 AM
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Location: Pelican Rapids, MN | Hey Justin, I like the syncork a lot. I love real cork though. Syn is sturdier and has more grip. I especially like it in the fall when my hands are numb from cold. |
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| The only issue I have had with syncork is that it rubs your skin raw. I like to go shirtless and have the butt of the rod against my ribs. Nice little rash before long. BG
i like the Syncork if for no other reason than that it keeps your shirt ON...
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| I had it on one of my rods from Keith and I pesonally like the feel of real cork better...my 2 cents...stickin to real cork on all rods... |
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| In my opinion you need to feel Syncork for yourself before getting your custom rod done in it. I personally don't like it for my casting rods, I just like the feel of cork better. It is a fairly hard material, it has excellent grip, but it is a bit hard. I like the slight give that cork has when I grip it. Trolling rods, it is the best thing ever. |
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Location: Hopefully on the water | I have the Syncork on 2 of my rods from Keith and love the feel of them. I thought about sanding down the handle to be a little smaller then the big Syncork but may leave it. I wouldn't hesitate to order another this way. It does get a little rough on the ribs if you have the shirt off but I keep mine off as to not scare the fish off:) . Give it a shot and I don't think you would be dissapointed. I wasn't fully sold on it after buying the rod but once I got on the water I have no regrets. |
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Location: Lake of the Woods, Morson, Ontario | Thanks for all the replies, guys. I got in touch with Thorne and asked for the syncork to go on the rod if it's not too late. I'm sure I will be fine with the real cork too if that's how it works out.
I'm hoping to get the split grip too.
This is what happens when a guy using $80 gander rods decides to go fancy. Too many cool add-ons to decide on.
There won't be an issue with it rubbing against my skin. There will be no exposing the man b00bs via topless fishing for this guy.
Yikes, that is a scary thought! |
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Location: Elko - Lake Vermilion | lambeau - 6/12/2009 11:32 AM
The only issue I have had with syncork is that it rubs your skin raw. I like to go shirtless and have the butt of the rod against my ribs. Nice little rash before long. BG
i like the Syncork if for no other reason than that it keeps your shirt ON...
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Mike, ...........................................................Oh,.......... never mind.
Jerome
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Syncork?? or not?