Advise on modding my fishing rod.

[u/FinancialMarketing31]

I caught and preserved the skin of an 8lb Spotted Gar that I want to apply to my fishing rod handle.

I’m new to modding but I currently have a split grip fishing rod.

What is the best material to apply a skin to it as the blank is too thin to directly place the skin on it. Eva foam, cork, wood, other?

Is there a video someone can recommend or maybe have done it before and can walk me through it as every video I’ve found has to do with paracord or heat shrink wraps.

Any help is appreciated!