Installing Hypalon Rod Grips

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Installing hypalon rod grips. Rod building fly tying lure making angler s workshop 580 north st. I ve never worked with hypalon before i ve only used cork. Call us 800 546 8922 fax 217 670 2329. I m working on two 30 80lb bottom rods.

Let the rod room guide you with your selection of grips for your fishing rod. Hypalon is used by top builders as well as manufacturers like calstar and seeker due to it s outstanding characteristics as a rod grip. The rear grip is 12 inch hypalon with a 11 16 inner diameter. Is your fishing rod grip worn out and you would like to replace or repair it.

This is how i use a potato peeler to shape my hypalon rod grips. Springfield il 62704. Since rod blanks are tapered the butt end is the widest portion of the blank. We offer a wide variety of rod grips including cork grips and reamers e v a.

They are calstar gf700h. I read about installing them and i understand the rod bond will act as lubricant but the grip just doesn t seem like it will fit. We have found hypalon to be much less slick than eva foam grips as well as more durable and much easier to install. How to install boat carpet yourself the best diy kit to use.

While the grip is soaking apply u 40 brand rod bond to the blank where the grip goes. Then use an exacto knife to cut an angle on the opening of the end of the hypalon that will be sliding first down the blank. Ream new fishing grip. Installing fishing grip from butt end.

Very easy and fast. Then put the hypalon in a coffee can and pour denatured alcohol over and inside the grip and let it soak for a couple minutes.