What is the purpose of cork fishing rod handles?

May 22, 4790 by Davis | Posted in Fishing

Is cork or synthetic stuff better? What is the difference in performance?

The cork handles on a fishing rod aren't there because they float..throw your best fly rod or spinning rig off a boat..watch it sink (reels are usually attached, remember?) They are there because they are resistant to rotting when wet and for comfort,

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