Gorilla Glue (link for using as rod finish)
Gorilla Glue is widely known as a great all purpose adhesive. In rod building it offers two purposes. First, it is a great adhesive for installing reel seats and grips. The second, and somewhat less known purpose, is it can be used as a finish on bamboo rod. If you click the link below you can download a PDF of Tim Anderson's excellent article on how its done. Gorilla Glue as rod finish.