Carbon fiber shaft advice

[marbletopman]

Has anyone ever wrap black electrical tape about 5 or 6 places up the shaft to hold the cord against the shaft.??? I never liked that loose wrap you get from those velcro strips. Let me know please and pics of yours if you do that...Thanks

 

[John Madill]

I bought wider Velcro bands at Menards. They hold much better than those skinny ribbons that come with the coil.

The tape is not a bad idea if you have a dedicated shaft for the coil.

 

[TampaBayBrad]

The tape is not a bad idea if you have a dedicated shaft for the coil.

Good point. You don't want to do that if you change coils often. I can't see buying a shaft for each coil, but maybe some do!

 

[Beachhunt1]

Has anyone ever wrap black electrical tape about 5 or 6 places up the shaft to hold the cord against the shaft.???

Yes, for about 15 years and all I do is water hunt. I owned an original Doc's CF shaft. I recommend sticking the last 1/2 down with a little super glue!!!!

 

[TampaBayBrad]

You also don't want to tape it if you have a telescoping shaft like Manticore has!

 

[Beachhunt1]

You also don't want to tape it if you have a telescoping shaft like Manticore has!

Why not???

 

[TampaBayBrad]

Why not???

You wouldn't be able to collapse it anymore. I fully collapse mine after every hunt for travel/storage.

 

[R_Ruff]

Silicone tape works better than electrical and it won't leave behind a residue.

 

[stetam]

Harbor freight. 35' of velcro strapping $7.99

Steve

3/4 in. x 35 ft. Black Hook and Loop Cable Strap

Amazing deals on this 3/4In X 35Ft Black Hook & Loop Cable Strap at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[hoser]

I agree with the residue left by tape. Plastic cable ties will work just fine and if you don't cinch them down too much they will still allow some slide so you can collapse the shaft. Good part is if you don't like them they cut off real easy.

 

[cellrdwellr]

Harbor freight. 35' of velcro strapping $7.99

Steve

3/4 in. x 35 ft. Black Hook and Loop Cable Strap

Amazing deals on this 3/4In X 35Ft Black Hook & Loop Cable Strap at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

I use similar stuff I got from Amazon, but in the color red to match my carbon fiber rod

 

[stetam]

I use similar stuff I got from Amazon, but in the color red to match my carbon fiber rod

Well you're color coordinated like that

Steve