Ok so i purchased another Avid from TW and I was just wondering what all I can do to help protect the full cork handle to keep it from drying out and breaking apart? Any suggestions would be awesome.

I don't think drying out is an issue. If you want to seal it to keep it cleaner and keep the filler from falling out, I recommend U40. I put it on all my cork.

U40 cork seal is a water based polymer, easy to apply and lasts well

Where can I pick some up at

U40 cork seal is a water based polymer, easy to apply and lasts well

X2 great stuff, I wouldn't even use it till I treated it, most rod bulders worth there salt sell it or can steer you to it, try Mud Hole I am pretty sure they sell it, or do a Google search for U40 cork sealer. I redo my cork every couple years. 

U40 cork seal is a water based polymer, easy to apply and lasts well

X2 Clean them with "magic erasers" and seal them with U40, I agree

Where can I pick some up at

 

Right here.

 

http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/rod-building-color-preserver/029110300008.aspx

 

Tom

*** sells it as well

Right here.

http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/rod-building-color-preserver/029110300008.aspx

Tom

Thanks a lot! Just ordered some.