How can i prevent my fishing reels rusting and stiffening up?
KeeGzi asked:
everytime i go out to sea with my fihing rods the reels get saltwater on them and the next day they are completely stiff and i can’t seem to get them working right again. please help!
CORALIE
everytime i go out to sea with my fihing rods the reels get saltwater on them and the next day they are completely stiff and i can’t seem to get them working right again. please help!
CORALIE
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on December 18th, 2008 at 6:52 am
ARABIA
Always - Always wash your reels in FRESH water as soon as you return from the coast and do it as soon as you can . Do it at the coast if at all possible and don`t forget the rod either. Wash any metal parts and your rod guides as well. I use a mild liquid hand soap and a rag. Really rinse them well ,use plenty of freshwater and apply a light coat of machine oil over the surface. If you are familiar with your equipment take the reel apart and clean thoroughly every time you visit the coast. This is not an option. Thy have to be cleaned if you want to keep them in working order.Saltwater will destroy them if you don`t.
on December 20th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
KYLEE
keep your equipment clean and oiled, simple fix
on December 24th, 2008 at 5:24 am
FOUNTAIN
Try not to get water in them that way they wont rust
on December 25th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
LAWRENCE
Pretty much covered by dirtydan2 but , there’s a big need on puttin’ emphasis on Saltwater ie., that stuff will corrode quicker than ya’ can bat an eye!!
Clean with freshwater and then spray lightly with WD-40 just to get reel INITIALLY functionin’ again (know that’ll be a no-no in a lot of anglers eyes but, notice my use of capital letters), wipe off excess and lube with proper oil. Allllways, follow up with the cleanin’ and oil procedures after every trip to the “High Sea’s” ;)… < ' ( (( > <
Note: If ya’ keep up with the PM’n’ (Preventive Maintence), there’ll be NO need for the WD-40. By the way WD-40 displaces water but, again if ya’ stay on top of the cleanin’ and oil after each trip it’ll do the trick… As mentioned don’t forget the freshwater cleanin’ of the rod.
Update: D _ _ n them “thumbs-downer whatevers”, are effcient, ain’t they ;)!??
on December 29th, 2008 at 3:24 am
NORMANDY
Washing your reels with cold, clean water once you get home is the most important thing to do for them. Even if you haven’t submerged your reel, seaspray and water from your line will still coat your reel in salt. Beach sand is a pain in the neck, especially if you let it get ground up inside your reel before cleaning.
Contrary to the sound advice of a few of the former answerers, I always apply WD-40 to my reels after a trip. It couldn’t be much harm letting it go without for a while, but I prefer to really coat it all before I put it away again.
Whatever pattern of maintenance you adopt, the important thing is that you have one. Once your equipment starts to show signs of defect due to poor maintenance, it is very difficult to restore fully. Another important note, though: if you are using grease, machine oil, WD-40, or any other chemical lubricant to condition your reel, DO NOT get any on your line. It’s best to just take the whole spool off when you clean your reel, to prevent accidentally sullying the line. The line doesn’t require any sort of grease, and the chemicals may not be beneficial to it at all. Depending on what you are using, you may weaken your line, or even cause negative reactions with the fish due to contamination spreading from your line. It seems to me like the better policy is to just avoid it alltogether, and take extra precautions to be sure your line is kept clean.
on January 1st, 2009 at 10:17 am
HEWITT
first, rinse everything in fresh water, do NOT use a garden hose sprayer. this can drive impurities into the reel. do use WD40, no it does NOT degrade fishing line, but it is best if sprayed on a rag and wipe everything down BEFORE you go to the saltwater. it forms a barrier that water and salt can not penatrate. this makes clean up after a day in saltwater a breeze by running water over everything because the water still beadds up from the WD40.. if you spray the reel directly, WD40 can get into the internal grease and thin it out reducing its lubricating ability. another good product is Reel Magic that can be used in place of the WD40. I have worked with polymers and solvents,and oils for over 30 years at a professional level. WD40 does NOT do a thing to fishing line. open the box to a Shamino TLD25 and read the material inside. similar information on the use of WD40 is found there also. WD40 will not affect the fish on strikes either, I primarily fish saltwater and catch a LOT of fish from the beach, piers and boats.