Grip Replacement

Grip Replacement

Materials Needed

  • Double Sided Tape
  • Odorless Mineral Spirits
  • Vice
  • Reamer (if needed)
  • Super Glue or Epoxy

  1. Winn Grip Replacement, Step 1

    1 Secure rod into vice using a rubber clamp.

  2. Winn Grip Replacement, Step 2

    2 Measure and cut double sided tape to desired length. Tape should be 1/4” pass the butt end. Apply to rod blank. Twist and tuck excess tape.

  3. Winn Grip Replacement, Step 3

    3 If needed, ream inside diameter of grip to fit snug to rod blank.

  4. Winn Grip Replacement, Step 4

    4 Lubricate tape and inside of grip with mineral spirits.

  5. Winn Grip Replacement, Step 5

    5 To install, start on slight angle below the rod and push on to rod blank.

  6. Winn Grip Replacement, Step 6

    6 Continue to push grip onto blank to meet reel seat. Align grip to reel seat.

  7. Winn Grip Replacement, Step 7

    7 If using end cap, complete installation by mating end cap to grip with the use of super glue.

  8. Winn Grip Replacement, Step 8

    8 Installation process is complete. Wait 30 minutes before use of rod.

Note: All Winn Grips can be installed using traditional epoxy methods.