Posted this some time ago but guy told me to post it agian...so here goes.
I use the tennis racket wraps that Wal-Mart sells. You get three for the price of one BPS wrap. I also have all the same brand rods...so i color coordinate my wraps so that I don't have to look at the rod to see the action when tying on baits the night before going fishing...orange is crankbait rods, yellow is med rods and black is med/hvy. Steve
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I also use tennis grips, but I use the (what a grip )one piece that you slide over the end of the rod...They are smooth....You can get different colors...I have them on every rod
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Chris, I've never seen the ones that you're talking about. I use the ones that wal-mart sells too. Can you post a link to this?
I will get a pic and post it...I have a few still in the packs
The handle on one of my premium rods was a bit small for my taste (it's like they whittled the cork down a bit too much on the lathe). So to compensate, I bunched up some tennis wrap. I kept it just in the area that my hand holds and since it's bunched up (and contoured to my grip), I have a cushion there now that makes it comfy to fish.
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While I don't have the collection that a lot of you guys have and actually prefer the look of the rods as manufatured, what about that heat shrink tubing? It comes in various colors and sizes.
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The main benefit that I've found with the wraps is it has kind of tacky feel to it that gives a little better grip than cork. My experience with heat shrink is it usually has a more slick outer surface. I'm not saying they don't make it with a more tacky outside but I haven't seen it if they do. Also heat shrink is made to seal whatever you're using it on so it has a glue on the inside which would make it a little more difficult to replace. With the wraps you just peel them off and put another on. It takes about 5 minutes.
Where do you buy yours ? I like the look of a one peice.
Just James
Academy has the ones that slip over the end.
that was a great tip but i bought the slide on covers
Why do you guys wrap the handles of your rods? To me all this would do is add weight... and with the bad shoulders I have I'm always looking for the lightest rod/reel combos I can afford. Is it for grip? I've not had issues with rods slipping out of my hands.
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it's just more comfy.....kinda like a leather steering wheel cover in a car.
Well the original posted did say he used it to color code his rods based on action. I don't have that problem as I only have 3 rods that aren't for trolling and they are all ultra light action
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Ca one of you guys that have the slide on wraps post a pic of your rod please? I've never seen one before. I get the concept but I would like to see what they look like on the rod. Where else besides academy sells them also? There isn't an academy within 2 hours of me.
waterfoul i wouldnt wrap a steez or h2 but your average 200$ rod you will never tell a difference
Here is a picture (as requested) of the "Whatagrip" tennis racket grip mentioned above. It is a non rubber, one piece, slip-on grip. They are easy to put on and will not slip. They have a good feel to them, and will not leave any sticky residue when removed. I only wish they were a little longer. I have Blue, Black, Gray, and Purple (not pictured). They are available at Wal-Mart and other sporting goods retailers for less than $2 each.
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