How would I go about this project:
I am going to re-thread the guides on my dad's Shakespeare wonderrod, which I like to use, but I got to athinking about going all the way and re-doing it. So how would I do this:
1. How do I get the cork grip off? Do I just cut and rip or is there a better way to remove it?
2. How do you get the reel-seat off without doing major damage to the fiberglass rod? I was thinking about putting a newer reel seat and fighting butt on the end of it.

It is an older rod, mid 70's, fiberglass, white.


Thanks.
Drew