Replacing cork grip on my old McFarland fly rod

I built this fiberglass fly rod about 5 years back, and that was before I started this blog.

I got this fiberglass rod blanks from McFarland. 3pc , 7.5ft and weight 5.
Some photos of this rod being built.

The handle of this parabolic rod was found cracked at the mid section last year but don't have the time to change it.

Well, since I took out this rod for cleaning, I might as well do it up.

Had the reel seat removed and the old cork handle stripped.

Cork rings and a couple of rubberised rings was stacked, glued and left there for a couple of days for the glue to cured.



Then was sanded



And the new cork grip and reel seat was assemble..