Taping reels to rods

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I used a self adhering tape to attach them,  but now the tape is getting sticky and a pain to use.  Any ideas what something else too use?

Thanks

[Tom Sawyer 726]

Use a layer of painters (blue) masking tape on cork first, to help protect it, then apply whatever you want. Electrical tape is used by most, but I like using hockey tape. You must of used a type of friction tape which is very sticky. That stuff is great for hockey stick handles....

 

[eyeguy 54 2,059]

plus 1 on electrical tape or colored duct tape.   I like smooth.

 

[Tom Sawyer 726]

6 minutes ago, eyeguy 54 said:

plus 1 on electrical tape or colored duct tape.   I like smooth.

 

They make colored electrical tape too.....

[eyeguy 54 2,059]

sure do but I had 3 rolls of colored duct tape in garage.  

[Wanderer 473]

White hockey tape for this guy too.

[BriGuy88 3]

Hockey tape for me.  Bought a roll 10 years ago and probably have another 10 years left in it, unless I go on a shopping spree for rods/reels! 

[AlwaysFishing23 173]

Masking tape on rod handle then electrical tape reel to rod. Works good!

[Rick G 1,537]

The white hockey tape, then black electric tape over.  The hockey tape by itself gets too wet for me. The black electric tape sheds water better than the hockey tape.  After a few yrs of use the black will leave a gunky residue on the rod if used by itself

Have also tried the reel bands, not a big fan of them when fighting a big fish.

[Wanderer 473]

59 minutes ago, Rick G said:

 

Have also tried the reel bands, not a big fan of them when fighting a big fish.

Ditto this. ^^^^.  Plus they eventually crack and break.

[AlwaysFishing23 173]

Agreed a buddy of mine uses the little green bands from bait shops for minnow bags very stiff but hold reels on very secure. Personally I don’t like rods that have to have reels taped on just because I like trying new reels with rods and I’m always switching things around.

[Borch 438]

I've always just used electrical tape.  It stretches and forms to the reel foot and rod handle.  Usually stays secure and sheds water.  I don't switch reels often so taking the tape off is not a big issue for me.

[IceHawk 633]

Electrical tape for me nice and smooth. If your worried about the residue at the end of the season a little tip is rub  toothpaste on the cork work it around then wash in water.  Cleans them up takes the scum off and they look good as new when done. 

[eyeguy 54 2,059]

and they will smell minty fresh!

 

[Alex wilhelmi 10]

Zip ties then wrap with electric tape. Fish on . And beer on.

[eyeguy 54 2,059]

What to do when grandkids nap

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eyeguy

is that tape, or shrink tubing?

[eyeguy 54 2,059]

Electric tape. 

[IceHawk 633]

Adding a little color to help catch those little colored fish you sent me to try and  match the hatch 

[eyeguy 54 2,059]

28 minutes ago, IceHawk said:

Adding a little color to help catch those little colored fish you sent me to try and  match the hatch 

You know me well

[Bass Thumb 165]

Teflon tape or painters tape under 3M electrical tape. I felt a little stretch and play in the reel using the cheapest electrical tape.