Installing Hypalon Rod Grips

While the grip is soaking apply u 40 brand rod bond to the blank where the grip goes.

Installing hypalon rod grips.

Hypalon is an extremely durable extruded rubber formulated by dupont. Rod building fly tying lure making angler s workshop 580 north st. We have found hypalon to be much less slick than eva foam grips as well as more durable and much easier to install. Grips hypalon grips and heat shrink grips.

This is how i use a potato peeler to shape my hypalon rod grips. Very easy and fast. Hypalon is used by top builders as well as manufacturers like calstar and seeker due to it s outstanding characteristics as a rod grip. How to install boat carpet yourself the best diy kit to use.

Since rod blanks are tapered the butt end is the widest portion of the blank. Call us 800 546 8922 fax 217 670 2329. Is your fishing rod grip worn out and you would like to replace or repair it. 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.

We offer a wide variety of rod grips including cork grips and reamers e v a. Ream new fishing grip. Retail store and phone hours. I m working on two 30 80lb bottom rods.

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. They are calstar gf700h. With the blank as clean as possible it s time to choose your replacement grip and apply it over the butt end of your fishing rod. Installing fishing grip from butt end.

Let the rod room guide you with your selection of grips for your fishing rod. 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.