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03-19-2007, 08:07 PM
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g loomis grip tape
does anyone know what king of tape g loomis uses on their factory surf rods......ya know the kind tha looks and feels like a pick up trucks bed liner
if so, where to purchase it as well.
thanks guys
jim
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03-19-2007, 08:27 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
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M&Ds used to have it several years ago - not sure if they still do. I wrapped a couple with it. Kinda like it but not overjoyed with it....
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03-19-2007, 08:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnR
M&Ds used to have it several years ago - not sure if they still do. I wrapped a couple with it. Kinda like it but not overjoyed with it....
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does it rip up your hands john? |
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03-19-2007, 08:29 PM
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Afterhours Custom Plugs
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tough in hands in cold damp weather, also tough on waders if you put rod between legs.
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03-19-2007, 08:32 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
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Doesn't rip too much but the rods I use it on are not my primetime surf rods so it doesn't get abused as much. I like it but it does not have the comfort and give of cork tape...
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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03-19-2007, 08:33 PM
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Plug Builder in Training
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: wareham MA
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I do not sell it any longer.
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03-19-2007, 08:33 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Central Mass
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potential source
Jim,
Try this place - found the link somewhere else: http://www.safewaytraction.com/Safet...onSlipTape.htm. I think that you can get it in smaller widths. I was thinking about ordering some, but have some cork tape left still. |
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03-19-2007, 08:42 PM
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thanks guys
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03-20-2007, 12:29 AM
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eh! What do you mean?
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Tiverton
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I believe it is a synthetic textured tape made from hypalon.
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03-20-2007, 06:05 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
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Actually now they use a coating. I love the stuff myself ( never got used to the rod between the legs thing on the retrieve always seemed sort of some wierd sexual thing that should be better left unsaid)
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Why even try......... 
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03-20-2007, 08:27 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Southern Maine
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I HATE that crap! It's like if you wrapped your rod w/30 grit sandpaper...
And that's definately NOT a place I want to go when I'm fishing (to reference Flap's reply)
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03-20-2007, 12:16 PM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
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I've never used it. My Loomis 965 has a cork handle, as does my LR 842.
My 9' Loomis is a custom built with regular cork tape.
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03-20-2007, 12:44 PM
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I would like my 1266S to be less rough. I was thinking of trying to sand the tape down with a sanding block or would it be better to just replace the stuff with cork?
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03-20-2007, 01:18 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cumberland, RI
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Maybe I'm a freak... I love the stuff.
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Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement -- Keith Benning
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03-20-2007, 01:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JFigliuolo
Maybe I'm a freak... I love the stuff.
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I'm not going there |
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03-20-2007, 02:08 PM
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Location: Maine
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Try the X tubing. It is great stuff. M&Ds carries it
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03-20-2007, 03:28 PM
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You hangin up the Lami---If you're going to be using that G-loomis this year, let me know know so I can beef up the EEL budget....
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03-20-2007, 03:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by decksweeper
You hangin up the Lami---If you're going to be using that G-loomis this year, let me know know so I can beef up the EEL budget....
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never hang up lami....too good of a rod
thinking about when the next one gets built  |
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03-20-2007, 03:53 PM
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All up in the Interweb!
Join Date: Mar 2002
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Jim, I have about a half roll of the 3M tape. If you want, I can send you some. PM me your address and how much you want.
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03-20-2007, 04:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MAC
Try the X tubing. It is great stuff. M&Ds carries it
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recently did a boat rod with the X tube over the cork tape,,,came out nice, feels good too. |
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03-20-2007, 05:05 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Maine
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Goose
recently did a boat rod with the X tube over the cork tape,,,came out nice, feels good too.
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That is how I like it. |
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03-20-2007, 05:30 PM
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I have two Loomis rods with the rough tape, and between the two of them they are used for most of my fishing. I have never had it bother my hands  It is shredding the stiching and pilling the neoprene of my Rampage top between my side and on the sleeve where I hold the butt though |
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03-20-2007, 07:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Bristol, PA. U.S.A.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JFigliuolo
Maybe I'm a freak... I love the stuff.
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Freak here too!
Have it on all of my rods....pluggin' to chunkin'. |
GET OUT THERE,
and FISH!
Steve
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