For those that don't like the look of the wood filler, try this. Take some old wine corks and either put them on a grinder with a collection tray underneath to catch the ground up cork. I don't have a grinder so I cut up pieces and put them in a mini food processor to grind them up to a fine mix. Mix with wood glue and fill your spaces with that compound. It looks much better and will absorb sealer. I like the u40 cork seal BTW.
Thanks for the information chuck I had a handle on one of my musky rod that was all chewed up so I did what you said I altered it just slightly I used Elmers golden Oak wood filler after it was all sanded and done like you showed it looks excellent What a difference the only thing I did after that was I took kiiwi shoe protectant like a silicone sprayed the handles to protect it from the water a little bit. Thank you for all the info.!!
Looks great. I have a rod that’s in worst condition. I will use your technique. I heading to store to get the supplies needed on Monday. Thanks a million. Don
Chuck, I am a big fan of cork handle rods. Been using them for darn near 30 years. I like what you did and I will go home and restore my Berkley Lighting Rod. It does tend to get a little slippery when it's raining. Thanks for the video and thanks for what you do.
I never knew you could fix the cork on a rod. I have some falcon rods that i've hade for 30 years and now looking forward to bring them back from the dead. Thanks Chuck.
I'm going to try this treatment on my St. Croix 'Tidemaster'. Your old cork handle looks great. Wife's favorite heirloom tablecloth from her grandmother, not so much! I
Thank you. My father died when I was 12 years old, more than 40 years ago. I have not fished since because it was something we did together and I got too emotional. I recently found one of his old fishing rods and I thought I might try it again.
Nice video and good info on keeping your cork handles looking new! I use cork sealer on mine and clean them at least a few times a year. It really seems to help keep them looking new. Thanks again!
Would you recommend this process for concrete tool handles? I love a particular tool but they seem to spilt directly over the center of the handle overtime and wanted to know about a product that does great for strength/protection and is good in wet/sweaty hands. And who would know better than a fisherman! Lol Thanks in advance man!
Glad I found this video, I've got some cork handles to fix... I'm going to seal the cork after then put on some X Grip heat shrink handle grip afterwards... Hopefully they won't need fixing again after that... Lol
Almost no one does this how I do it type of series or tutorials so they are great this one was just on time I have a pole that I was working on already so now I can apply this to the cork handles
I’ve been wanting to replace the cork and a few rods myself , so now I think I’m gonna try this now, so that’s pretty sweet way to do it . Hopefully it will turn out as good as yours did, I may stain mine to make it all one color. Looks good though man
Great video Chuck! This video inspires me to do this to my rods this winter up in Indiana. Let’s see under water video footage of your new soft plastic baits.
You made it look easy, Just as you do when you fish. Great tutorial. As always another fun and informative video. Looking forward to upcoming “how I do it” videos. Have you done one on how to replace the eyelets on a rod? Thanks again for sharing🐟😊
I love these tackle care vids. I think I would fish it after the wood filler without sanding. As much as I fish I'd have the filler worn down to the cork in no time just from my hands. Sweet giveaway and thanks for the opportunity!
I varnish my cork handles with 3 - 4 coats of polyurethane and light rub down with fine (600+) paper. It looks good, feels nice in the hand and is easy to wipe down.
Day late on the giveaway but good info. Do enjoy the how you do it videos. Wouldn’t mind a good maintenance video. One question I have a 13 fishing fate black and to me the grip at the reel is a little small can it be replaced? Thanks
Hi Chuck , im new to your channel , i like this how to and also , what watch is that that you were wearing in the beginning of the vidieo please , thanks in advance !!!
Nice. I like these videos but every year there are new baits etc... I would like to know what you use during these transition times. I've been struggling lately
Sweet Giveaway at the end! Thanks for watching.🎣
Who got it
For those that don't like the look of the wood filler, try this. Take some old wine corks and either put them on a grinder with a collection tray underneath to catch the ground up cork. I don't have a grinder so I cut up pieces and put them in a mini food processor to grind them up to a fine mix. Mix with wood glue and fill your spaces with that compound. It looks much better and will absorb sealer. I like the u40 cork seal BTW.
Thanks for the information chuck I had a handle on one of my musky rod that was all chewed up so I did what you said I altered it just slightly I used Elmers golden Oak wood filler after it was all sanded and done like you showed it looks excellent What a difference the only thing I did after that was I took kiiwi shoe protectant like a silicone sprayed the handles to protect it from the water a little bit. Thank you for all the info.!!
Great info. Glad it turned out.
I am on my way to my shed to get my favorite old rod to restore. Thanks for the motivation.
That’s great! Let me know how it turned out.
Looks great. I have a rod that’s in worst condition. I will use your technique. I heading to store to get the supplies needed on Monday. Thanks a million. Don
Chuck, I am a big fan of cork handle rods. Been using them for darn near 30 years. I like what you did and I will go home and restore my Berkley Lighting Rod. It does tend to get a little slippery when it's raining. Thanks for the video and thanks for what you do.
Racerxv6 Valvoline sweet. Let me know how it turns out.
I never knew you could fix the cork on a rod. I have some falcon rods that i've hade for 30 years and now looking forward to bring them back from the dead. Thanks Chuck.
Cool. Let me know how they turn out!
Great restoration video for those who have older worned out cork handle rods.
Thanks! I appreciate that. 👊🏻
I'm going to try this treatment on my St. Croix 'Tidemaster'. Your old cork handle looks great. Wife's favorite heirloom tablecloth from her grandmother, not so much! I
Lol. Let me know how it turns out. 🙌🏼
Great information. I have a G-Loomis rod with a cork handle . I will get working on it tomorrow. How long does the filler last ?
Thank you for sharing
Thank you. My father died when I was 12 years old, more than 40 years ago. I have not fished since because it was something we did together and I got too emotional. I recently found one of his old fishing rods and I thought I might try it again.
Wow! Are you planning to refinish that rod?
@@ChuckPippinBassFishing In all honesty, I have no idea because I'm not well-versed in it. But you've given me inspiration.
Nice video and good info on keeping your cork handles looking new! I use cork sealer on mine and clean them at least a few times a year. It really seems to help keep them looking new. Thanks again!
Great video, will use it for sure !!
Thanks! Great video. Wondered how to restore the poles we have with cork handles. thumbs up.
Love 13 fishing gear too! Have 4 set ups now, 2 casting, 2 spinning👍
Clever way to keep handles looking new.
Thanks Chris!
Would you recommend this process for concrete tool handles? I love a particular tool but they seem to spilt directly over the center of the handle overtime and wanted to know about a product that does great for strength/protection and is good in wet/sweaty hands. And who would know better than a fisherman! Lol Thanks in advance man!
Never even thought about doing this . Well I got a new project for all my fly rods now
Thanks! Let me see how they turn out.
How often should I reseal cork rods I haven’t found anything online and wonder how long it last on regularly used rods
I’m not sure. Cork lasts a long time. Can be cleaned and sealed several times.
Glad I found this video, I've got some cork handles to fix... I'm going to seal the cork after then put on some X Grip heat shrink handle grip afterwards... Hopefully they won't need fixing again after that... Lol
Almost no one does this how I do it type of series or tutorials so they are great this one was just on time I have a pole that I was working on already so now I can apply this to the cork handles
Thanks! Maybe I need to do some more, “how I do it’s”.
I’ve been wanting to replace the cork and a few rods myself , so now I think I’m gonna try this now, so that’s pretty sweet way to do it . Hopefully it will turn out as good as yours did, I may stain mine to make it all one color. Looks good though man
Kyle Hill give it a try. Let me know how it works out. 👍🏻
Tricks of the trade make for great videos!
Good info brother. Sweet rod, I usually clean and put a light coat of mineral oil on my rods. Will definitely check this out! Thanks
I appreciate it. 👊🏻
Going to have to try this , looks good and pretty simple.
It was pretty easy, and not too messy. Let me know how it turns out.
Great job, my rod really needs it, I am going to give it a try, thanks.
Good stuff Chuck. Never crossed my mind to refinish my cork handles. You have to stay looking good for your sponsors!!
Good info Chuck, do more videos like this. Maybe reel, boat & trailer maintenance as well.
Thanks Todd. I’ll have a lot of boat videos coming out, especially next year.
I'm 2 yrs late on this video...but it sure came in handy today ....Great video..
Thanks! I’ll still reply. Even to 2 year old videos! 👍🏻
I got a couple of cork handle rods I might try that on, great video
If you do, let me know how it works
Amazing! Thought it be harded but you explain it perfectly.
Im going to try this Chuck, how long do u think it's going to last.
Probably just as long as the original filling added by the manufacturer. It’s basically the same stuff they use.
Very good vidio. Trying it tomorrow thanks
Nice video chuck, be good to see a reel service video next perhaps?
Ooh, I’m sure a lot of people would have some opinions on how I clean & service my reels. Lol
Great video Chuck! This video inspires me to do this to my rods this winter up in Indiana. Let’s see under water video footage of your new soft plastic baits.
Brandon Bonnell thanks. We’re getting some new baits in this week. I’ll definitely be posting
Great great video
Thank you! 💪🏼
Great videos thanks chuck
A well done video. Many thanks for it!
That is a very nice how you do video. Looks good when done right.
Thanks Thomas. I appreciate it. Super easy to do.
That was very interesting learn something new today thank you very much
Thanks. 👍🏻👊🏻
Thank you I have two rods I will be salvaging with your help.
Thanks for watching! Glad I could help 👊🏻
Awesome vid as always Capt. I'll have to do this to my rods. How do you like that hook keeper? Pretty cool.
Glad you like the video. Yep, I do like the hook keeper on that rod.
Great vid, thanks for sharing the knowledge. Id love to see some reel maintenance videos if possible
Thanks Luis! I’ll get some reel repair videos put together.
That's how I roll.🙂 Going to seal some with U40 cork sealer and use that frog tape. 🎣
Love the content my man would love to see some more rod repair videos and did y’all drop the new thumper yet I’m ready to get some of them??
Thanks Corey! The thumper’s are just about ready to ship. We’ll be announcing them soon!
Way cool!! I have a couple rods that could use that!! Thanks!!
Hope the video helps. Let me know how it works for you.
Great video, very informative!
Good video! I have a few defy black rods I want to do this to!
Very cool never even thought of that gonna have to try it!!!
Great! Let me know how it goes.
This is a great tip, man saw that therapy vlog u couldn't get a word in seemed like... 🤯🤷♂️
Kevin flabouyfishing lol. I did a lot of listening.
You made it look easy, Just as you do when you fish. Great tutorial. As always another fun and informative video. Looking forward to upcoming “how I do it” videos. Have you done one on how to replace the eyelets on a rod? Thanks again for sharing🐟😊
Thanks Connie. No, I have not done one on that. I was going to add it into this video, but thought I’d save it for another.
I love these tackle care vids. I think I would fish it after the wood filler without sanding. As much as I fish I'd have the filler worn down to the cork in no time just from my hands. Sweet giveaway and thanks for the opportunity!
Thanks James. Same here. I could sand it down with my own hands in about a week.
You just dropped someone’s soon to be née rod 🤣🤣🤣 great video as always!
Lol. Thanks
Love a Guy who works on his Wife's kitchen table, that's how I roll too.
😂
I varnish my cork handles with 3 - 4 coats of polyurethane and light rub down with fine (600+) paper. It looks good, feels nice in the hand and is easy to wipe down.
Day late on the giveaway but good info. Do enjoy the how you do it videos. Wouldn’t mind a good maintenance video. One question I have a 13 fishing fate black and to me the grip at the reel is a little small can it be replaced? Thanks
Really helpful advice
Pretty Nifty! Thanks, I'll have to share it with my fb fishing friends.
Hi Chuck , im new to your channel , i like this how to and also , what watch is that that you were wearing in the beginning of the vidieo please , thanks in advance !!!
Thanks! I appreciate it. Lol. My watch is an Armani X
Great information !!!!
Nice. I like these videos but every year there are new baits etc... I would like to know what you use during these transition times. I've been struggling lately
Same here. It’s always a struggle this time of year. I’ve caught a few big fish lately, but the numbers aren’t there.
Nice Video I love How to's an this is great!
Bryan Molla Thanks Bryan! I appreciate it. 👊🏻
Liking the content, and yes how you do it are cool in addition to the fishing.
Thanks Duane. I should have a few more coming out over the next few months
wouldn't some stain help blend that filler into the cork better?
I used some alcohol to just clean cork worked great try it some time.
When are the speed worm Thumper Pros going to be available
Soon. Hopefully, next week or so.
How old was this rod before the reconditioning?
Thanks gona redo mine as well
October 30th cant come soon enough. Definitely buying some thumpers.
Nice
What about a rubber cork fan i rix rubber cork with anything
You should probably wrap the non-cork areas with tape before sanding so things don't get all scratched up.
looks like crap with the big white spots blotched in there, i tried it and came out the same like crap.
Seems like you did it wrong Jimbo. Thanks for the useless comment.
Canned air is your friend
I think I’d have taped before sanding.
Love 13products
👍🏻 they’re the best!
Yea My cork ain't what it used to be
80 grit is way too coarse.
Sanding 101...you can't go from 80 to 220 in one step. Need to have another step or two before getting to 220.
I'm sorry but that handle with the chunks of wood filler looks like shit.
RUINED !!!
Thanks Bruce!
@@ChuckPippinBassFishing ya i ruined my last rod too
@@ChuckPippinBassFishing ya i ruined my last rod too
@@caitlynjenner7207 lol
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They sell battery operated ones.
Nice
Thanks