Just received my 3 x nash cork scopes.
Used to duplon but fancied a change. Would you leave on plastic or remove ? If removed, how do you keep the cork clean (if possible)?
Thabks
Used to duplon but fancied a change. Would you leave on plastic or remove ? If removed, how do you keep the cork clean (if possible)?
Thabks
In reply to Post #1
Remove it. And then just wipe any dirt off with a damp cloth
Remove it. And then just wipe any dirt off with a damp cloth
In reply to Post #1
If you keep it on you're missing the point of buying a cork handle rod? (feel)
On the other hand if you keep the plastic on, will protect your handles for the future.
I bought a Cork handled Barbel Rod - absolutely loved it, knew I'd keep it till it broke, so I kept the plastic on as long as I could.
If you're smashing it into a butt rest every session, keep it on.
If you keep it on you're missing the point of buying a cork handle rod? (feel)
On the other hand if you keep the plastic on, will protect your handles for the future.
I bought a Cork handled Barbel Rod - absolutely loved it, knew I'd keep it till it broke, so I kept the plastic on as long as I could.
If you're smashing it into a butt rest every session, keep it on.
Take it off & enjoy them from the beginning.
In reply to Post #1
If damp gets underneath the plastic, the cork will rot as the moisture will be trapped. Take it off and just wipe down after a session, if it does get too dirty a light sand will get them looking like new again.
If damp gets underneath the plastic, the cork will rot as the moisture will be trapped. Take it off and just wipe down after a session, if it does get too dirty a light sand will get them looking like new again.
Take it off. As said if any water gets underneath can ruin the cork.
A proper WAX shoe polish will protect the cork - and if you use as light a colour as possible , it won't darken it much at all ....
In reply to Post #1
Defo remove, cork looks better worn and used anyway.
Defo remove, cork looks better worn and used anyway.
In reply to Post #1
Plastic off I remember back in the day feeder fishing on the swingtip.
At the end of the session depending on what ground bait I used the cork took on a different colour and over the years looked great 😀
Just remember the furry critters 🐀 love cork so keep them off the ground 😀
Plastic off I remember back in the day feeder fishing on the swingtip.
At the end of the session depending on what ground bait I used the cork took on a different colour and over the years looked great 😀
Just remember the furry critters 🐀 love cork so keep them off the ground 😀
In reply to Post #9
that's what did my head in, my rod should have been used by Joseph, would've matched his dream coat lovely!
The newer feeder rod (20 years young) still has the Cork on for that reason, but it doesn't get wet, it'd need using for that..lol.
In all seriousness, if it's exposed to water on a regular basis I'd take the wrap off otherwise the Cork might rot.
that's what did my head in, my rod should have been used by Joseph, would've matched his dream coat lovely!The newer feeder rod (20 years young) still has the Cork on for that reason, but it doesn't get wet, it'd need using for that..lol.
In all seriousness, if it's exposed to water on a regular basis I'd take the wrap off otherwise the Cork might rot.
In reply to Post #7
I use Almond oil on my cork handles, couple of hours to dry off,then wipe down with a dry lint free cloth.Does a great job.
I use Almond oil on my cork handles, couple of hours to dry off,then wipe down with a dry lint free cloth.Does a great job.
In reply to Post #11
Good idea, I have a bottle of Walnut oil I use on the rifle stocks. I guess that'll work just as good?
Good idea, I have a bottle of Walnut oil I use on the rifle stocks. I guess that'll work just as good?
I have never removed the plastic wrap off a cork handle and had issues with water getting in and damaging the cork. Some of my lure rods are probably over 20 years old and still in excellent condition.
But, I have had cork handles without the plastic wrap damaged as mentioned by rodents as not only are they attracted to the cork itself but the smell of bait etc on the cork especially on the likes of feeder rods that can get covered with groundbait and despite washing it off, the smell of bait, attractants and oils lingers on a cork handle.
So, if you plan on protecting a cork handle with oils etc, think what type you use, your cork handle might appeal to rodents like a buffet. On the pond I fish, rats get everywhere and will even jump up onto your rod handles setting your alarms off and stare you in the face whilst your in bed and you can even hang bags etc in the trees and bushes off the ground, but the mice will still climb up and get to them and chew holes in them.
But, I have had cork handles without the plastic wrap damaged as mentioned by rodents as not only are they attracted to the cork itself but the smell of bait etc on the cork especially on the likes of feeder rods that can get covered with groundbait and despite washing it off, the smell of bait, attractants and oils lingers on a cork handle.
So, if you plan on protecting a cork handle with oils etc, think what type you use, your cork handle might appeal to rodents like a buffet. On the pond I fish, rats get everywhere and will even jump up onto your rod handles setting your alarms off and stare you in the face whilst your in bed and you can even hang bags etc in the trees and bushes off the ground, but the mice will still climb up and get to them and chew holes in them.
In reply to Post #1
Used to duplon but fancied a change. Would you leave on plastic or remove ? If removed, how do you keep the cork clean (if possible)?
You don't, it's called patina.
Used to duplon but fancied a change. Would you leave on plastic or remove ? If removed, how do you keep the cork clean (if possible)?
You don't, it's called patina.
In reply to Post #14
That patina if you like to use goo 
My ocd is twitching at the thought.
That patina if you like to use goo
My ocd is twitching at the thought.