Rod handle restoration complete. Pic heavy

keithdog · 01-29-12, 05:36 PM

First I want to give my thanks to Garey and Walker for their guidence in this project. Your assistance was very much appreciated! The rod I worked on is a rod that once belonged to our friend Zooker. It was obviously a rod he used extensively. It was well worn with many cracks, holes, and chips. I recieved it last year from Zookers mother through John and wanted to restore it so that the rods integrity could be preserved. I intend to continue to use this rod and the reel that came with it. I'll be thinking of Zooker every time I land a bass with it. I think that would make him smile. The finished product looks pretty darn good I think. It's not like perfectly new, and thats not what my intentions were. There are a few minor inperfections here and there and thats what I wanted. It helps keep the rods character. So here are a few pics of the project as it unfolded.

Jrob78 · 01-29-12, 05:48 PM

Wow! Beautiful restoration job Keith! It doesn't even look like the same rod!

Bassboss · 01-29-12, 05:51 PM

I see 18 pics of two different rods... where's the restoration part?

Looks great keith! What kinda rod is that btw?

keithdog · 01-29-12, 06:28 PM

It's an American Rodsmith David Frittz series cranking rod. It's 7 foot but the rest of the info is worn off the label. Acts like a med/mod action.

woody · 01-29-12, 06:51 PM

Nice work, Keith!

Those are some great cranking sticks.

The one I own is the David Fritts MH cranking stick. I do all of my deep cranking with it.

Zooker would be proud.

-Mark

Bassboss · 01-29-12, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by keithdog

It's an american Rodsmith David Frittz series cranking rod. It's 7 foot but the rest of the info is worn off the label. Acts like a med/mod action.

Boy now that rod has taken allot of use. I remember it talking real highly of them suckers! Glad ya got it buddy!

keithdog · 01-29-12, 06:59 PM

Thanks Woody. It might be a MH but it's hard to tell. I know I used it last fall to cast some big deep divers and it flung them a mile!

woody · 01-29-12, 07:26 PM

Hey Keith, when I come up this summer I'll bring it so we can figure out if it's a MH.

And you aint kidding, it does cast those big bruisers a mile.

-Mark

bcklash · 01-29-12, 07:35 PM

WOW That looks great

bamabassman · 01-29-12, 08:02 PM

keith.....when oyu asked if i thought it would be ok to post this, i said YES, ZOOKER would be PROUD of oyu doing so. but i gotta tell you.....he would go NUTS!!! you did such a wonderful job keith. yes there are tears in my eyes for real. oyu outdid oyurself keith. oyu truly did. the rod looks like it came off the shelf man. MRS. DICKERSON and zookers sister KRYSTLE as well as his brother will be PROUD of the job you did. as i am. i knew you would do his memory justice and oyu did. THANK YOU KEITH. thank you for keeping his spirit alive through that set up.

jsut be careful he doesn't come down and get it back, lol. he may want it again now. lol!

i hope the next set of pictures is of you landing some hawgs with that set up buddy.

carolina-rig-01 · 01-29-12, 08:57 PM

Very impressive work Keith! That rod looks looks like it is in "like new" condition but still has plenty of character.

WaffleJaw · 01-29-12, 09:08 PM

Keith you did an amazing job on it!!..

keithdog · 01-29-12, 09:11 PM

Thanks everyone for the very nice comments. And John, when I catch some fish on Zookers outfit, I'll be sure to post some pics buddy.

joedog · 01-29-12, 09:30 PM

That is a beautiful way to remember a friend and to know He's with you everytime you get a chance to enjoy the sport you both love.

MallenManson · 01-29-12, 10:51 PM

Great work Keith!

keithdog · 01-29-12, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by WaffleJaw

Keith you did an amazing job on it!!..

Comming from you, I'm very flattered. Thankyou!

keithdog · 01-29-12, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by woody

Hey Keith, when I come up this summer I'll bring it so we can figure out if it's a MH.

And you aint kidding, it does cast those big bruisers a mile.

-Mark

Sounds great Mark!

Bubba_Bruiser · 01-30-12, 12:08 AM

Well done sir. I look forward to other phone calls with you and glad I could offer a little assistance. You have inspired me to place an order of the cork sealer for sure!

keithdog · 01-30-12, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bubba_Bruiser

Well done sir. I look forward to other phone calls with you and glad I could offer a little assistance. You have inspired me to place an order of the cork sealer for sure!

Your help was very much appreciated buddy. I think your going to like the cork sealer. The cork has a very nice feel to it after it's applied.

WatterBoy · 01-30-12, 11:55 AM

Very nice work, Keith. Well done! Great sentiment also.

Mike304 · 02-07-12, 06:40 PM

Nice Job! I heard on another forum from a guy who applies Tru Oil to his cork grips. Anyone ever try it and how did you like it if you did?

joedog · 02-09-12, 11:43 AM

Again, nice work Kieth.
I have to ask.
I've been seeing and hearing alot about restoring cork grips.
Is this strickly done for cosmetic reasons or life expectancy reasons or is there other reasons?

keithdog · 02-09-12, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by joedog

Again, nice work Kieth.
I have to ask.
I've been seeing and hearing alot about restoring cork grips.
Is this strickly done for cosmetic reasons or life expectancy reasons or is there other reasons?

Joe, I did it for both. The cork was in such poor shape I was afraid this rods life wasn't going to last much longer. But I also wanted to restore the looks of the rod. I do intend to use this rod so I wanted it to be restored before I started taking it back out into the elements.

joedog · 02-10-12, 07:11 AM

Thanks Keith.

nobass · 02-10-12, 07:25 AM

outstanding job keith when you hanging out the shingle

01-29-12, 05:36 PM	#1
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Rod handle restoration complete. Pic heavy First I want to give my thanks to Garey and Walker for their guidence in this project. Your assistance was very much appreciated! The rod I worked on is a rod that once belonged to our friend Zooker. It was obviously a rod he used extensively. It was well worn with many cracks, holes, and chips. I recieved it last year from Zookers mother through John and wanted to restore it so that the rods integrity could be preserved. I intend to continue to use this rod and the reel that came with it. I'll be thinking of Zooker every time I land a bass with it. I think that would make him smile. The finished product looks pretty darn good I think. It's not like perfectly new, and thats not what my intentions were. There are a few minor inperfections here and there and thats what I wanted. It helps keep the rods character. So here are a few pics of the project as it unfolded. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Just one more cast, and then some! Last edited by keithdog; 01-29-12 at 09:08 PM.

01-29-12, 05:48 PM	#2
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	Wow! Beautiful restoration job Keith! It doesn't even look like the same rod! __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

01-29-12, 05:51 PM	#3
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	I see 18 pics of two different rods... where's the restoration part? Looks great keith! What kinda rod is that btw? __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

01-29-12, 06:28 PM	#4
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	It's an American Rodsmith David Frittz series cranking rod. It's 7 foot but the rest of the info is worn off the label. Acts like a med/mod action. __________________ Just one more cast, and then some! Last edited by keithdog; 01-29-12 at 06:57 PM.

01-29-12, 06:59 PM	#7
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Thanks Woody. It might be a MH but it's hard to tell. I know I used it last fall to cast some big deep divers and it flung them a mile! __________________ Just one more cast, and then some! Last edited by keithdog; 01-29-12 at 11:10 PM.

01-29-12, 06:51 PM	#5
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	Nice work, Keith! Those are some great cranking sticks. The one I own is the David Fritts MH cranking stick. I do all of my deep cranking with it. Zooker would be proud. -Mark

01-29-12, 07:26 PM	#8
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	Hey Keith, when I come up this summer I'll bring it so we can figure out if it's a MH. And you aint kidding, it does cast those big bruisers a mile. -Mark

01-29-12, 07:35 PM	#9
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	WOW That looks great __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

01-29-12, 08:02 PM	#10
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	keith.....when oyu asked if i thought it would be ok to post this, i said YES, ZOOKER would be PROUD of oyu doing so. but i gotta tell you.....he would go NUTS!!! you did such a wonderful job keith. yes there are tears in my eyes for real. oyu outdid oyurself keith. oyu truly did. the rod looks like it came off the shelf man. MRS. DICKERSON and zookers sister KRYSTLE as well as his brother will be PROUD of the job you did. as i am. i knew you would do his memory justice and oyu did. THANK YOU KEITH. thank you for keeping his spirit alive through that set up. jsut be careful he doesn't come down and get it back, lol. he may want it again now. lol! i hope the next set of pictures is of you landing some hawgs with that set up buddy. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

01-29-12, 08:57 PM	#11
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	Very impressive work Keith! That rod looks looks like it is in "like new" condition but still has plenty of character. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

01-29-12, 09:08 PM	#12
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	Keith you did an amazing job on it!!.. __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com]

01-29-12, 09:11 PM	#13
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Thanks everyone for the very nice comments. And John, when I catch some fish on Zookers outfit, I'll be sure to post some pics buddy. __________________ Just one more cast, and then some!

01-29-12, 09:30 PM	#14
joedog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: JANESVILLE,WI. 53545 Posts: 3,415	That is a beautiful way to remember a friend and to know He's with you everytime you get a chance to enjoy the sport you both love. __________________ "Fishing isn't life or death... it's more important than that."

01-29-12, 10:51 PM	#15
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	Great work Keith! __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

01-30-12, 12:08 AM	#18
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	Well done sir. I look forward to other phone calls with you and glad I could offer a little assistance. You have inspired me to place an order of the cork sealer for sure! __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

01-30-12, 11:55 AM	#20
WatterBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Owatonna, MN Posts: 2,280	Very nice work, Keith. Well done! Great sentiment also.

02-07-12, 06:40 PM	#21
Mike304 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lake George , NY Posts: 30	Nice Job! I heard on another forum from a guy who applies Tru Oil to his cork grips. Anyone ever try it and how did you like it if you did? __________________ Life is Tough,Its even tougher if your stupid - John Wayne

02-09-12, 11:43 AM	#22
joedog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: JANESVILLE,WI. 53545 Posts: 3,415	Again, nice work Kieth. I have to ask. I've been seeing and hearing alot about restoring cork grips. Is this strickly done for cosmetic reasons or life expectancy reasons or is there other reasons? __________________ "Fishing isn't life or death... it's more important than that."

02-10-12, 07:11 AM	#24
joedog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: JANESVILLE,WI. 53545 Posts: 3,415	Thanks Keith. __________________ "Fishing isn't life or death... it's more important than that."

02-10-12, 07:25 AM	#25
nobass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: clarksville, tn, Posts: 1,690	outstanding job keith when you hanging out the shingle __________________ the only easy day was yesterday

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