Re: Ledgerstrike butt/cork handle
Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2021 10:49 am
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Dowel is used beneath the cork on many, maybe even most rods, The handle needs to be rigid but light and, as it's not going to be seen, dowel fits the bill.
Which rods are you talking about here Dave? Cheaper ranges or post war 'rationing' tackle perhaps? Or the very old solid butt rods? I ask as I've be been building rods since the early 80s and have been involved in the tackle trade for over 30 years and never have I seen or heard of dowel used in anything but the cheapest ranges and mass market junk. Aluminium and glass "dolly' sections yes, fillets of wood to round the hexagonal of cane or add a short extension yes, hardwood rod butts yes, but dowel is most certainly not common nor used underneath the cork on most rods - thankfully!
Dowel is used beneath the cork on many, maybe even most rods, The handle needs to be rigid but light and, as it's not going to be seen, dowel fits the bill.
Which rods are you talking about here Dave? Cheaper ranges or post war 'rationing' tackle perhaps? Or the very old solid butt rods? I ask as I've be been building rods since the early 80s and have been involved in the tackle trade for over 30 years and never have I seen or heard of dowel used in anything but the cheapest ranges and mass market junk. Aluminium and glass "dolly' sections yes, fillets of wood to round the hexagonal of cane or add a short extension yes, hardwood rod butts yes, but dowel is most certainly not common nor used underneath the cork on most rods - thankfully!