This document defines cord grips and handles for fishing rods as any grip or handle made primarily from cord-wrapping the blank. It discusses materials used like seine twine, rope, or cord and additional materials like adhesives or cork tape. It provides details on preparing the blank, starting the wrap with techniques like Turkshead knots, tightening the wrap, and completing the handle with finishing steps like applying a butt cap. Finally, it outlines different covering methods for cord-wrapping like grafting, coachwhipping, crosspointing, and chain stitching.