suggestion for rod handle repair

Post by **Sir reel** » April 19th, 2006, 2:53 pm

Some of you techies may have found a solution for this. I have acquired a boat rod with the soft foam composite type handle. There is a small chunk missing in one area. It's probably the size of a nickel and perhaps 3/8 of an inch deep. Is there any product that can be used to fill the hole that will standup to the normal use that a rod would be subject to? Thanks.

Post by **Tom Keels** » April 19th, 2006, 4:12 pm

Go to the scuba shop and get some stuff called Aquaseal. Its used to fix neoprene wetsuits. If I could find my tube of it I'd let you use it.

Post by **RodBow** » April 19th, 2006, 4:35 pm

that will standup to the normal use that a rod would be subject to?

I can't believe you set yourself up for this one.....

Bud, Would that be normal use for you or someone else?

Post by **tin can** » April 19th, 2006, 7:20 pm

RodBow wrote:
that will standup to the normal use that a rod would be subject to?

I can't believe you set yourself up for this one.....

Bud, Would that be normal use for you or someone else?

So, Rodbow, are you saying SR could patch the hole with a piece of bubble gum, and it would las forever?

Post by **RodBow** » April 19th, 2006, 10:27 pm

I don't know... he did do pretty well limiting out on his last report!

Must of been the new guy he took.

Post by **Nathan** » April 20th, 2006, 8:45 am

One option is to have the grip replaced. A second easier option is to get a Rod Wrap to put on it. http://www.betterwaysproducts.com/index_home.html

Nathan

Post by **Sir reel** » April 20th, 2006, 8:53 am

Some excellent suggestions ... Thanks