I make most of my own rods out of broken fly rods.I pickup rod handles from cabelas bargain cave,with the screw down reel clamp/holder.I then take a hacksaw and cut about 4 to 5 inches of the handle to shorten it up.take the plastic cap from the end i just cut off and clean out the cork,i then start trimming up the cork on the end i just cut until that plastic cap fits back on snug.then im ready to glue the cap and rod onto/into the handle.I can get a pic of finished product if you wish.
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