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FLY ROD HANDLE Cottonwood Bark Rings (Alternative to Cork)
FLY ROD HANDLE Cottonwood Bark Rings (Alternative to Cork)
FLY ROD HANDLE Cottonwood Bark Rings (Alternative to Cork)

FLY ROD HANDLE Cottonwood Bark Rings (Alternative to Cork)

$ 0.52

Availability: 26 in stock
  • Brand: rodmaking
  • Part: Reel Seat
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Part Type: Cork Rings
  • Model: bamboo
  • Fishing Type: Fly Fishing
  • Non-Domestic Product: No
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: New
  • Rod Type: Fly
  • Custom Bundle: No

    Description

    Cottonwood bark rings for fishing rod handles.  Use the same way you would use cork.
    1.25" diameter x 0.5" width x 1/4" bore
    Price is per ring. Contact me if you are looking for larger quantities or different sizes.
    Pictures show a finished grip varnished and unvarnished.  Customers have used varnish, oil, or cork sealer and have been happy with the results. For glue-up, I use titebond, but epoxy or other wood glues should work. I recommend turning the grip on the blank.
    These rings are made from bark salvaged in WA state. Compared to cork: Cottonwood bark is slightly heavier and can be turned the same way as cork, with sandpaper. It takes a little more elbow grease to shape. Bark handles are harder, less compressible, and somewhat less grippy when wet. In my opinion bark handles are better looking and more sensitive.