I am looking for the synthetic (rubber Like) material that Loomis uses on their surf rods and salt water rods. I checked their site and they only refer to cork tape and hypalon, is it a hypalon tape?

Merrick has something called Quick Grip that might be what you are after.

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Felix I think quite a few of the vendors will get back to you on this shortly, many of them are in the process of getting ready for the conclave and may be away and unable to reply at present.
John

Thanks, I will wait for their response

Merrick has this in there catalog, it is made by 3M and is a tape 1" wide +/-. It is great on surf rods.

Felix,

At some point over the last year or two, Loomis changed the materials on their surf rods. The material you're asking about is 3M safety tape or Merrick sells urethane grip tape. It is durable but not very comfortable if you surf cast for long periods. If you're using on a bait rod that will be spiked, it's OK. If your plugging, beware. That stuff will tear up wet skin.

Felix,
Sorry I didn't notice your post sooner. If you can't buy directly from Merrick Tackle-- Summer Moon carries exactly what your looking for on Page 24 of our catalog. Our link is on the left.
Ed

Hi Felix-

Sorry I missed you first time around.... I have the 3M grip tape in black or gray in stock. I also have cork tape in .062 or .125 thick if you want something durable and comfortable, yet quite tough. Cork tape is a lot easier on your hands if you are casting constantly.

Tight lines!

Tom Kohl
Petrochemical

Thank you, everyone :)

I will weigh each of your opinions and take into consideration what you have said.