attaching reel to st. croix rod?

[finch]

guys, I got an early christmas present from the girlfriend, it's just a st. croix premier ice rod blank.  but the handle is all cork and there is no way of attaching it.  I was thinking some zip ties?  on their website their combo has some rubber straps or something, but I don't know where I would be able to get something like that...  any ideas?

Andy

[Mayfly]

I thought that they always come with the rod..... 

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0053539320445a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&Ntt=reel+seats&Ntk=Products&sort=all&_D%3AhasJS=+&N=0&_D%3Asort=+&Nty=1&hasJS=true&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.form1&_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1

See if that link works. Any sporting goods store will be able to help you. Heck, I have even seen guys use electrical tape to re-enforce.

[Ryan]

Electrical tape works fine.  I have some ice rod with all wood handles and just used electrical tape to put the reels on.  You just have to make sure you use enough.

[Ryan]

I just went and took a look at my rod bag and I must have the same rods you have.  I bought two from Gander Mountain on closeout last year and I had to tape the reels on them.  I forgot I even bought them.

[mopho]

don't think i have ever not taped my  reels on..    just remember to  cut the electrical tape not  pull it.  it will always unwind  if you don't cut it

[HD]

I use electrical tape tooo.......

And, you can get it in different colors if you want to get fancy!



Hunter

[HD]

Here's a pic so you get the idea of how it's attached................



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[Fawkinnae]

Here's a pic so you get the idea of how it's attached................

Hunterdown nice tape job!
Can we all just send our rods to you for expert taping.

[insanity tackle]

I always use zip ties.  Haven't had any problems with any of them, I usually use a longer tie and wrap it around both front and back of real.

[finch]

thanks for all the replies, guys!!  I like to have different options... haha

[HD]

Here's a pic so you get the idea of how it's attached................

Hunterdown nice tape job!
Can we all just send our rods to you for expert taping.

Sure, I can do that.

But, for you Doug, I'm not sure if I can get tape in purple....   

[outdoorsman388]

 yesterday i was using the st croix combo that i got as a gift last spring. it the rubber straps and a zip tie. after about an hour or so the locking tab on the zip tie got to be too much to handle. so i cut it off. the rubber straps don't work very well on their own. i still haven't figured out where to put the tab of the zip tie so it doesn't cut into your hand. i will be taping the reel before my next outing.

[tom fellegy]

electric tape. if you want to get fancy, there is a tape made to replace tennis racquet handles. it looks like leather...................tom fellegy

[Mayfly]

I prefer tape over anything. I have used a rod with a rell attached by zip-ties and there seems to always be a little wiggle. Even the smalest amount annoys the heck out of me.

[Fawkinnae]

Here's a pic so you get the idea of how it's attached................

Hunterdown nice tape job!
Can we all just send our rods to you for expert taping.

Sure, I can do that.

But, for you Doug, I'm not sure if I can get tape in purple....   

You've got me confused with Prince. I prefer I nice Hindu/yoga pattern.

[thunderpout]

Come on guys.... Im dissapointed in ya.... Go Red Green!  DUCT TAPE!  camo if ya got it!

[Joe]

I use silicone tape on all my reels. It's self fusing, but has no adhesive. It sticks only to itself.