Cleaning Cork Handles Fairly Frequently we are asked how to "restore that black and dirty cork handle on that favorite rod. Well, the best way we have found is really the simplest was well. We use 0000 gauge steel wool. You will be amazed just how good cork can look after rubbing it with the steel wool. But, be careful. Never use steel wool on a damp or wet rod unless black is … [Read more...]
G Loomis Rod Weight
G Loomis Rod Weight Fairly Frequently we are asked about a rod's weight. When this happens we have two options. Either we weigh the rod on one of our very sensitive postal scales, or we call G. Loomis and ask the weight in the unlikely event we do not have the rod in stock. The REAL QUESTION we have is WHY DOESN'T G. LOOMIS PUBLISH ROD WEIGHTS like some other rod … [Read more...]