Two things.................

[mikecc]

Originally Posted by Swimmer

Second, on many manufacturers rods, off the shelf stuff, there are in front the the reel seet and just behind it something that looks like a rod butt, but not as big around. I know the lami rods have these and I was wondering if anyone knew if you could buy them, whatever they are called. Thanks

I have them in the shop

[Saltheart]

I would not put the eva over the cork tape. I would want it epoxies right to th blank. You an tuck the end of the cork under it a little then wrap the cork tape up to the foam. I think if you put the eva over the cork tape the tape may slip around after some time as the cork tape to blank glue gives out do to being wet all the time. Its like the foam will act as a sponge and keep that area damp all the time.

I like cork much better than foam but still don't see why people want that atra build up around the reel seat. ??

[ThrowingTimber]

rodbuildingtutorials.com has a few wrap step by steps. In the thread art section.