Tag Archive for: Cork Handles

Checkerboard cork handles really make a custom fishing rod unique, and it is actually a fairly straight forward process.  With just a few tools and a little bit of practice, you will have limitless design possibilities when building your next custom fishing rod handle.

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As time goes by, our favorite fishing rods really take a beating, and often the grips become so worn and chipped that it starts to affect your fishing.  Unless your grips suffer a complete failure, consider these tips for repairing your cork and EVA grips.

This article highlights some common best practices for maintaining or repairing your EVA and cork fishing rod handles and grips.

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Most reaming mistakes happen when we rush a build, so consider these helpful reminders for the rod builders out there.

While reaming a hole in a piece of cork may not be rocket science, there are a few tips that will keep you from having to buy replacement parts when things go wrong during this process.  Here are the top five tips we tend to offer our viewers when they contact us.

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