Fishing tackle materials.

[ukracer]

I have asked before about the foam but I never had any suggestions so I am asking again.
Looking for semi solid round foam. Quite solid. MORE solid than the Foam found in mat packs. The ones that clip together.

This is to replace the rollers on my pole rollers that were attacked by rats.

I also need some leather type material to use on the seat of my fishing box. I am sure it's not leather. More like some form of stretchy plastic material.

Finally some fibreglass rod to repair a brand new fishing rod that got damaged after a tree fell on the shed.
I think solid rod around 3/8 will work but might have to buy 1/2 inch and turn a slight taper on it.

 

[Brad93]

EPM foam I think it's called

 

[slim_boy_fat]

What about pipe insulation?

 

[Johnnybravo]

Epdm foam or closed cell foam is what you need.

 

[Brad93]

Epdm foam or closed cell foam is what you need.

That's the stuff I was thinking of

 

[ukracer]

That's the stuff I was thinking of

I have researched EPDM but it does not look the same.

This foam seems to be denser so it can be machined. See the uprights in this image.

 

[ukracer]

What about pipe insulation?

Pipe insulation is not dense enough and squashes way too easily. It's also.split and I need tube.

 

[Nick DV]

Maybe something here https://www.gbfoamdirect.co.uk/?ppc...MIqeex1K6E-QIVTO3tCh1yvwJhEAAYAiAAEgIHRfD_BwE

 

[RichardM]

I don't think it will be EPDM for that application, maybe one of the denser plastazotes:

Plastazote®

Explore Plastazote® closed-cell polyethylene foams—lightweight, durable, and versatile materials ideal for medical, packaging, and industrial applications.

www.zotefoams.com

Leather material: motorbike seat leatherette - how much do you want as I have some black here from ages ago.

Glass rod - do you know who made the rod? Do they do spare sections? Is it solid or hollow, for which part of the rod - it will affect the way the rod bends. For fly rods (carbon fibre) they are made on formers and layered, I expect yours will be the same even if solid.

 

[ukracer]

I don't think it will be EPDM for that application, maybe one of the denser plastazotes:

Plastazote®

Explore Plastazote® closed-cell polyethylene foams—lightweight, durable, and versatile materials ideal for medical, packaging, and industrial applications.

www.zotefoams.com

Leather material: motorbike seat leatherette - how much do you want as I have some black here from ages ago.

Glass rod - do you know who made the rod? Do they do spare sections? Is it solid or hollow, for which part of the rod - it will affect the way the rod bends. For fly rods (carbon fibre) they are made on formers and layered, I expect yours will be the same even if solid.

It's hollow and won't affect the action. It's in the larger section with reel handle. Spares would cost more than the rod though..

I need enough leatherette to cover a fishing seat box lid.

 

[Johnnybravo]

You can get EPDM in different shore hardnesses
Otherwise polyurethane