CHEAP ROD WRAPS...

[Longrodder]

Posted this one before but wanted to repaet it. If you like using rod wraps...I do...don't get the one from BPS that cost $3+ each...go to Wal-Mart and in the tennis section of sporting goods there are tennis racket grips...three to a pack for less than ONE bps rod wrap. THEY ARE THE SAME THING and work GREAT!!! All of my rods are the same manufacturer and model, so instead of having to look at the rod to see the action when rigging...I color coordinate my rod wraps to the action of the rod. ie...orange is for med action, black is for med hvy, yello is for crankbait rods...etc. Steve

[OkieBud]

[JAZZ]

Us tennis players are pretty smart eh ?

[stranz3529]

What is the big plus to the rod wrap?

[Longrodder]

Biggest plus to me is comfort. Steve

[stranz3529]

Comfort? Do you mean less fatigue over a long days use???

[Longrodder]

Yes. I notice it most on the palm of my hand where it contacts the rod when reeling. In the area of the botom of your palm at the wrist. Steve

[Basshuntr]

Do these wraps affect feel of bites at all?

[Longrodder]

I guess they could depending on how you wrapped it and hold your rod. I ONLY wrap from the back of the reel toward the end of the rod handle and never in front of the reel. I also "palm" my reels so I don't lose anything. If you held your rod by the handle only...you would probably lose some sensitivity. Steve

[Robert]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Basshuntr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Do these wraps affect feel of bites at all?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Not at all.

[Explorer]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Longrodder &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Posted this one before but wanted to repaet it. If you like using rod wraps...I do...don't get the one from BPS that cost $3+ each...go to Wal-Mart and in the tennis section of sporting goods there are tennis racket grips...three to a pack for less than ONE bps rod wrap. THEY ARE THE SAME THING and work GREAT!!! All of my rods are the same manufacturer and model, so instead of having to look at the rod to see the action when rigging...I color coordinate my rod wraps to the action of the rod. ie...orange is for med action, black is for med hvy, yello is for crankbait rods...etc. Steve</TD></TR></TABLE>


Sorry this might sound stupid but have not done it b4 . How do I secure the wrap to the round. Tape of some kind? Double sided tape ?

[CShaver8]

I use juat a dab of Pros Soft Bait Glue. It holds it on there reel nice

[Longrodder]

The wraps I am talking about come with a strip of tape for each wrap or the glue would also work good. Steve

[Explorer]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Longrodder &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The wraps I am talking about come with a strip of tape for each wrap or the glue would also work good. Steve</TD></TR></TABLE>

thanks

[Dover]

by also wrapping the reel base, keeps the cold off your fingers...

[PII Magnum]

sweet I was going to buy some more wraps but I will try this frist

[Neilslure]

I wrapped the handle on a rod that I found, dont care for it myself.

[RonsRodShop]

I wasted my money also . I didn't care for them either.

Ron

[Basshuntr]

Anyone got pic's of this......The Walmart ones

[Longrodder]

http://www.picturehosting.com/...6.jpg