[ShakeyMistake]

Hola. I was curious to see if anyone here has removed the cork foregrip from a rod that it's already on. I dont know what all goes into building a rod but it seems like it might could be removed to give a little more sensitivity/weight reduction. I'm not brave enough to slice into one of my own yet but figured someone might have gotten creative. -Thanks

[mark G]

Here's a link to an article that shows the foregrip removal along with making a split grip and handle extension:

http://www.georgescustomrods.com/split_your_grip.htm

I hope that helps,

mark

[ShakeyMistake]

Thanks that looks pretty good.

[ShakeyMistake]

Please forgive my ignorance but when he says finish by wrapping with black thread..is this the same thread that you would wrap a jig skirt with? That seems like a lot of wraps..is this right? Although that could simple task for you rod builders...I have no idea. Thanks again -PreSchool Rod Wrapper

[Mattman]

Originally Posted by ShakeyMistake

Please forgive my ignorance but when he says finish by wrapping with black thread..is this the same thread that you would wrap a jig skirt with?

Well...rod building thread. I don't have any jig thread, but what I've seen is heavier gauge than a standard A sized rod building thread. It doesn't really matter though...just need something to cover up the ugly.

[thedude]

you can also paint the blank with testors model paint (i've read anyway)... either way you will need to use some flex-coat or similar epoxy finish to coat the newyly exposed blank.

[Mattman]

Honestly...a blank doesn't need any coating. But...to get rid of all the ugly you'll create by ripping off a grip...you'll want to cover it with something. Paint, thread, shrink tube, etc.

[HookUp]

FYI

Size A rod building thread works great on jigs.

[thedude]

i just did this the other night. VERY easy.


pretty much the same instructions as in the "split your grip" article. Once you have the cork off, sand the glue down as smooth as possible without getting down onto the blank and then use some size E wrapping thread (E is easier, but A works too). Finish it off w/ some flex-coat. I was even able to save the rubber winding check, which i just moved down against the reel seat once the cork was off.

[bhorlings]

Awesome man! I was wondering how to get the BPS fore grip apart.