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  1. 12-29-2006, 01:01 AM #1
    TyroneFly
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    Default How best to clean the cork of a cork drag reel.

    I am getting ready to put my gear away for the winter and part of the process includes cleaning. a couple of years ago I bought an Abel Big Game reel which has a cork drag system. What is the best way to clean the cork before applying a fresh thin coat of Neatsfoot oil?
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  2. 12-29-2006, 01:19 AM #2
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    Hello TyroneFly, I'd contact Abel at info@abelreels.com and I'm sure they'll have the advice you're looking for. Here's the website for Abel reels: http://www.abelreels.com/

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    http://www.flyanglersonline.com/feature ... rc126.html
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    Ironfoot,

    Thanks for the link to the article. Somehow in my search I missed that one.

    MontanaMoose,

    Thanks for the link as well. I figured Abel would be closed for the week given the holiday and thought with this brain trust on FAOL I would get an answer to be able to do the job this weekend.
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  5. 12-30-2006, 05:34 AM #5
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    Good thinking Tyronefly ! Glad you found a quicker way.

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