Installing Hypalon Rod Grips

Hypalon is an extremely durable extruded rubber formulated by dupont.

Installing hypalon rod grips.

The rear grip is 12 inch hypalon with a 11 16 inner diameter. This is how i use a potato peeler to shape my hypalon rod grips. Retail store and phone hours. Very easy and fast.

Rod building fly tying lure making angler s workshop 580 north st. How to install boat carpet yourself the best diy kit to use. Springfield il 62704. We have found hypalon to be much less slick than eva foam grips as well as more durable and much easier to install.

Installing fishing grip from butt end. Then use an exacto knife to cut an angle on the opening of the end of the hypalon that will be sliding first down the blank. Let the rod room guide you with your selection of grips for your fishing rod. Call us 800 546 8922 fax 217 670 2329.

They are calstar gf700h. I ve never worked with hypalon before i ve only used cork. Since rod blanks are tapered the butt end is the widest portion of the blank. While the grip is soaking apply u 40 brand rod bond to the blank where the grip goes.

Then put the hypalon in a coffee can and pour denatured alcohol over and inside the grip and let it soak for a couple minutes. Is your fishing rod grip worn out and you would like to replace or repair it. We offer a wide variety of rod grips including cork grips and reamers e v a. I read about installing them and i understand the rod bond will act as lubricant but the grip just doesn t seem like it will fit.

Grips hypalon grips and heat shrink grips. I m working on two 30 80lb bottom rods.