This idea came from Nick Meyers ... One of the owners of Breakawayusa.com and also where I got these rods. Their line is tops for surf rod fishing also. Their phone number is 1-800-94break ... tell Nick that Tiny sent ya.
What I did here under the red/pink shrink tube was wrapped 50 lb test mono under it in order to give it some texture and it looks kinda nice too along with giving the handle a really nice feel for casting. You can get the shrink tube from Radio Inc at 1000 s main st, Tulsa, OK Their number is (918) 587-6931 or email them at danm@radioinc.net or visit their web site at Radio Inc.
This stuff is also great for protecting cork handled rods ... here's a couple of photos of my BassPro Muskie Rods with shrink tube on them.
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