Hello everyone, I'm wondering if I need to apply anything to protect the cork of the new rods I purchase.. 

 

what do you use?? where do you buy it??

 

thanks!

 

U 40 cork seal.  Tackle Warehouse.

2 hours ago, Columbia Craw said:

U 40 cork seal.  Tackle Warehouse.

Yep,... Can't remember if I ordered mine from TW or Amazon. But that's what I use.

U40 

The U40 is the best product. Not a substitute for regular care though: keep cork clean, dry, pits filled etc. 

Heat shrink tubing, put it on and forget it.

U40 from TW has worked well .

Thanks! 

I order the U40 stuff, after I read your post I looked for a few youtube videos and seems like a good options. 

13 hours ago, Jig Man said:

Heat shrink tubing, put it on and forget it.

I'm sure this will protect the cork better than anything. 

A very light coat of U40 and you will be good to go. Been using for years and I am only on my second container. Product lasts a long time.