y would u put shrink wrap on a rod??

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Mr_Green

y would u put shrink wrap on a rod??

#1 Post by Mr_Green »

whats the purpose of it??
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#2 Post by fishinmidget »

to give grip when da rod gets wet and to protect the lower part of the rod blank.......
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#3 Post by Pat Spillane »

Some people have big hands and find slim blanks difficult to grip. S tube helps.
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#4 Post by Drew »

It'll also give your Coasters something a bit more flexible to grip.
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