Know just how you feel. The &#%^!%^@ got to my rods that were hanging on peg board in the garage. They go after the salt left behind by persperation. I fixed the handles by cutting cork rings in half, reaming to fit, then glueing them together on the rod. I set out a trap baited with peanut butter, and cought 4 of the furry sob's. Kids thought it pretty funny watching the old man dancing around, whooping it up every time I got one in the trap.
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It's wonderful to be good. But it's better if you're lucky and good!