Gets dirty, harder to clean, rubs away with or without butt holders, bulky, nullifies the feel of the blank (Contrary! ), costs 20 quid more.
I do find the wider grip, possibly better for long casting? Only pro I can think of.
What is the advantage of Cork Handles? Serious question....
I do find the wider grip, possibly better for long casting? Only pro I can think of.
What is the advantage of Cork Handles? Serious question....
In reply to Post #1
Just back from 120 mile round trip from collecting 3 x 3.25 Chris Orme built torrix with 40mm butt ring and duplon again with Free spirit reel seats... price ... well I think a right bargain !!!
Just back from 120 mile round trip from collecting 3 x 3.25 Chris Orme built torrix with 40mm butt ring and duplon again with Free spirit reel seats... price ... well I think a right bargain !!!
In reply to Post #23
Not let them go got another 3 ;-)
Not let them go got another 3 ;-)
In reply to Post #1
I don't like cork handles. I remember that when I built my first carbon carp rods, with duplon abbreviated handles, I thought they were the business. I still prefer the modern abbreviated equivalent.
Funny how fashion/fads change... it was a revelation when we moved away from 10 and 11 foot rods. but now some would say that 10 foot is preferable. Unless your in a tight spot surely they are not.
I would be happy if I had to stick to my 12ft Torrix 3.25 with abbreviated handles as they are perfect for pretty much most of what I do.
I don't like cork handles. I remember that when I built my first carbon carp rods, with duplon abbreviated handles, I thought they were the business. I still prefer the modern abbreviated equivalent.
Funny how fashion/fads change... it was a revelation when we moved away from 10 and 11 foot rods. but now some would say that 10 foot is preferable. Unless your in a tight spot surely they are not.
I would be happy if I had to stick to my 12ft Torrix 3.25 with abbreviated handles as they are perfect for pretty much most of what I do.
In reply to Post #29
warm soapy water or, much better in my opinion, a light sanding - 600grit + light pressure, turning as you go, mask off the reel seat/blank.
warm soapy water or, much better in my opinion, a light sanding - 600grit + light pressure, turning as you go, mask off the reel seat/blank.
In reply to Post #34
I don't like them either and the reason being they are awfull and rods have moved on why go back to something inferior ?find it rather strange especially as they also look crap
I don't like them either and the reason being they are awfull and rods have moved on why go back to something inferior ?find it rather strange especially as they also look crap
In reply to Post #36
Especially as you think they look crap..
I think they look cool.. :0)
Especially as you think they look crap..
I think they look cool.. :0)
In reply to Post #36
Everyone is entitied to their own incorrect opinion.
Everyone is entitied to their own incorrect opinion.