Tru oil will help seal the cork handle and actually extend the life of the cork.
Sealing cork fishing rod handle.
It prevents the penetration of soils and other foreign matter transferred to the grip area from the fisherman s hands.
Sealing you could stop at this point but i ve found it helpful to take it a step further by applying cork sealant to prevent oil and debris from penetrating the cork s surface.
I am really hard on cork kayak fishing so i am up for it.
It also enhances that cork feel and toughens the cork to aid in the prevention of sloughing and chipping of the cork surface.
This prolongs the life of a rod handle more than anything else.
As the name implies the u 40 cork seal actually seals the cork on your fishing rod handles and increases the durability to ensure long lasting performance.
Two coats will be all you need.
How to seal your cork rod handles a friend did this to his cork handles and they look awesome after years of fishing.
Cork seal is designed to seal the surface of cork rod handles.
First clean the handle again to remove any wood particles leftover from sanding.