How to Clean a Fly Fishing Rod

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Wet the cork.

   You can do this with either a wet cloth or paper towel, or by putting the grip under running water.
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   Step 2: Apply the cleaning solution to the rod grip.

   Acceptable cleaners include a bleach solution (including liquid sink cleaners), dish or hand soap, toothpaste, rubbing alcohol, or pine cleaner.
   
   You can apply the cleaner in small amounts at a time using a sponge, a washcloth, or toothbrush.
   
   If applying a bleach solution with a sponge or washcloth, you should put on rubber gloves to protect your hands. , Keep the cleaning solution only on the grip; avoid getting it on the reel seat or rod blank and damaging the finish of either. ,, If the rod grip is very dirty, you may wish to sand it lightly with fine-grit sandpaper before using the cleaning solution.
   
   If you do this, you'll need to apply a waterproofing sealant to the cork after it dries.
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   Step 3: Scrub the grip thoroughly

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   Step 4: end to end.

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   Step 5: Rinse the cleaning solution off the grip.

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   Step 6: Let the grip dry thoroughly.

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