AboutMarc Wisniewski Expertise I can answer questions relating to all types of freshwater fishing, tackle, and tactics. I also can answer questions regarding rod building, lure making, and lure modification.
Experience My expertise is in Bass, Pike, Musky and the Great Lakes species. I have a lot of experience in Wisconsin and Lake Michigan in particular. With regard to Rod building, I have built custom rods since 1978. I have been building and designing lures for 35 years. I currently sell several of my lures both locally and nation wide. I have done work for several lure companies such as Mepps, Storm, Cisco Kid, and Suick
Organizations Wisconsin DNR Lake Michigan Forum (elected position). Friends of Lakeshore State Park, Milwaukee, WI
Publications Two monthly columns in Midwest Outdoors Magazine, Writer of the weekly Lake Michigan Fishing Report in the Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel, The In-Fisherman Magazine(since 1986), Musky Hunter Magazine, The Badger Sportsman, Woods and Waters Magazine, The Mepps Fishing Guide, Do-It Molds website, and I have been a guest on WGN Radio (Chicago) on their Saturday Outdoor program.
Education/Credentials I have an engineering background.
Question I have some medium action offshore rods that have EVA foam grips on them that are worn out so I was wondering if you can tell me how to go about replacing them. I was also wondering if i need to take the guides off to do this?
Answer Hi Thomas,
Yes, it's a pain but you really have to strip everything off and start over to do this right. Those EVA grips are so tight that you cant really sneak them over too much. Even the reel seat will probably have to get cut off.
The only easy solution is that repripping tape that is available for rods. It's like regripping a tennis racket handle. Not the greatest solution, but an easy one.
