Questions for the rod builders here - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tomahawk · 02-18-2014, 09:00 PM

I am no expert. I have wrapped about 20 rods including a few re-wraps. My initial thoughts are:
1) the 10 mm handle shouldn't be an issue. I have wrapped 2 rods with smaller diameters. both had the butt all the way through the handle
2) I'd guess the blank goes all the way through the handle. You should be able to tell by popping of the butt cap. It really doesn't matter since the reel seat needs to be replaced either way. It will only affect the replacement hardware you select.
There are a lot really good wrappers on this site who should be able to restore for a good price. Cleaning up the old wraps and handle can be a PIA so the labor is more than a new rod.

02-18-2014, 09:00 PM	#3
tomahawk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 109	I am no expert. I have wrapped about 20 rods including a few re-wraps. My initial thoughts are: 1) the 10 mm handle shouldn't be an issue. I have wrapped 2 rods with smaller diameters. both had the butt all the way through the handle 2) I'd guess the blank goes all the way through the handle. You should be able to tell by popping of the butt cap. It really doesn't matter since the reel seat needs to be replaced either way. It will only affect the replacement hardware you select. There are a lot really good wrappers on this site who should be able to restore for a good price. Cleaning up the old wraps and handle can be a PIA so the labor is more than a new rod.