Cleaning the cork on....

[lroberts]

your fishing rods....what is the best way you have found to do this??? Any way to "waterproof" them??? Thanks!

[floatman]

what for? I think it gives them character, clean your hands when your done fishing, you shure don't to put anything on them that will transfer to your baits JMO

[Panfish Man]

You can clean the cork with steel wool. Just sand lightly and it will make them look like new. As far as making them waterproof, I have sealed them with clear stain before, but it adds weight, and makes them very slippery when they get wet.

[fishincreek]

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser

[bassin bruce]

try using bleach on the cork, i read this in Bassmaster magazine. i use rod wrap on mine, so i never see it

[fisheater]

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser

Wouldnt use anything else.

[opie13]

I use rubbing alcohol. It works great.

[Shimano4Life]

what for? I think it gives them character, clean your hands when your done fishing, you shure don't to put anything on them that will transfer to your baits JMO

I agree. Unless I was trying to sell it, I would leave them alone unless they're getting slick. I think it gives them character as well.

[mattbay]

your fishing rods....what is the best way you have found to do this??? Any way to "waterproof" them??? Thanks!

Hydrogen peroxide does a good job and doesn't leave any residue or smell

[Rock_Fish]

On fly rods with premium cork handles. They recommend cleaning them with a mild soap and water. Then applying a thin coat of gun oil. Which protects and ages the cork nicely. (The smell? ) Ever hear of using WD-40 on your bait ???

[peter]

The reel doctor used dish washing liquid on mine. I have used it too. Works fine. Dawn was the type.

[JoeB]

Every year, I sand them lightly and re seal them with cork sealer which you can get from Net Craft or other rod making companies.