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In reply to Post #1
Use baby wipes to clean cork handles
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In reply to Post #1
Plastic off for sure - otherwise why have cork handles in the first place?
I haven't oiled any of mine, and have some really old rods with cork handles that still look and feel lovely. Some people have said to me they use linseed oil, but I'd imagine any light oil would add some level of protection and darken them down. Similarly others have mentioned used tea bags to take the "new" look off them. But after a few sessions in the rain they'll soon develop their own natural patina in no time.
Rats and mice can get anywhere and chew anything - if it happens its not the end of the world - they're easily replaced.
I do like the feel of cork myself, but failing that it'd be full Japanese shrink wrap for me - its definitely more practical.
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Plastic off.....you dont 'the others' looking at your kit and thinking ,wow this person has just started carping ,nothing worse than platicised butt's..!
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The best product to treat cork handles with is: Nothing
It is a natural product that needs no further treatment, if it is dirty just clean with water and done
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In reply to Post #14
That patina if you like to use goo  
My ocd is twitching at the thought.
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In reply to Post #1
Used to duplon but fancied a change. Would you leave on plastic or remove ? If removed, how do you keep the cork clean (if possible)?
You don't, it's called patina.
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I have never removed the plastic wrap off a cork handle and had issues with water getting in and damaging the cork. Some of my lure rods are probably over 20 years old and still in excellent condition.
But, I have had cork handles without the plastic wrap damaged as mentioned by rodents as not only are they attracted to the cork itself but the smell of bait etc on the cork especially on the likes of feeder rods that can get covered with groundbait and despite washing it off, the smell of bait, attractants and oils lingers on a cork handle.
So, if you plan on protecting a cork handle with oils etc, think what type you use, your cork handle might appeal to rodents like a buffet. On the pond I fish, rats get everywhere and will even jump up onto your rod handles setting your alarms off and stare you in the face whilst your in bed and you can even hang bags etc in the trees and bushes off the ground, but the mice will still climb up and get to them and chew holes in them.
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In reply to Post #11
Good idea, I have a bottle of Walnut oil I use on the rifle stocks. I guess that'll work just as good? 
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In reply to Post #7
I use Almond oil on my cork handles, couple of hours to dry off,then wipe down with a dry lint free cloth.Does a great job.
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In reply to Post #9
that's what did my head in, my rod should have been used by Joseph, would've matched his dream coat lovely!
The newer feeder rod (20 years young) still has the Cork on for that reason, but it doesn't get wet, it'd need using for that..lol.
In all seriousness, if it's exposed to water on a regular basis I'd take the wrap off otherwise the Cork might rot.
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Plastic off I remember back in the day feeder fishing on the swingtip.
At the end of the session depending on what ground bait I used the cork took on a different colour and over the years looked great 😀
Just remember the furry critters 🐀 love cork so keep them off the ground 😀
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Defo remove, cork looks better worn and used anyway.
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A proper WAX shoe polish will protect the cork - and if you use as light a colour as possible , it won't darken it much at all ....
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Take it off. As said if any water gets underneath can ruin the cork.
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In reply to Post #1
If damp gets underneath the plastic, the cork will rot as the moisture will be trapped. Take it off and just wipe down after a session, if it does get too dirty a light sand will get them looking like new again.
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Take it off & enjoy them from the beginning.
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In reply to Post #1
If you keep it on you're missing the point of buying a cork handle rod? (feel)
On the other hand if you keep the plastic on, will protect your handles for the future. 
I bought a Cork handled Barbel Rod - absolutely loved it, knew I'd keep it till it broke, so I kept the plastic on as long as I could. 
If you're smashing it into a butt rest every session, keep it on.
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In reply to Post #1
Remove it. And then just wipe any dirt off with a damp cloth
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Just received my 3 x nash cork scopes.
Used to duplon but fancied a change. Would you leave on plastic or remove ? If removed, how do you keep the cork clean (if possible)?
Thabks
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