• Avoid at all times knocking the rod against hard surfaces, scratches or nicks may cause rod breakage. Avoid sharp jerks or high sticking when a lure is caught or snagged. Point rod directly at the snag and pull until line breaks or lure is freed. • Store rods in a vertical or horizontal rack. Avoid leaning rods against a wall or in a corner. Rods may bend or actually warp over time. • Avoid storing rods with the reels attached for a long period of time. Remove reels and lightly oil the reel seat threads. This will insure a long life for your reel seat. • Check for defective guide rings with a Q-Tip or nylon stockings (I would recommend an old pair) simply pull the stockings thru the larger guides and use the Q-Tip for the smaller guides. If the stocking or Q-Tip snag on a guide, have the guide replaced. • Check guide wraps for water damage. If the wraps appear cloudy or there is a sign of corrosion on the guide, have the guide replaced. • Wash the rod with warm soapy water and a soft sponge. An old tooth brush will remove the dirt from the guide rings and reel seat. • Restoring your cork to like new condition is easy. Take very fine or ultra fine waterproof sandpaper (the black paper used on automobiles) and dawn dish soap. Wet the paper and cork with the soapy water, rub the grip being careful not to scratch the rod or reel seat. Rinse and let air dry. Use alcohol prep pads to clean stubborn cork. • Small holes in the cork can be filled with colored wood putty or with wood glue and cork dust. • Pledge furniture polish or a quality car wax can be used to bring back the rods original luster. The care and maintenance of your custom rod is very important. These few tips will help prolong the life of your rod. |
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High Performance Custom Fishing Rods.
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