Reel and Rod Aftercare, Curious what everyone does after a day in the Salt - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ProfessorLongArms · 07-12-2020, 02:33 PM

Not so much posting a "please help with advice, I have a problem" type thread so much as curious how everyone else approaches this.

I remember when I first started out, I read the Avet FAQ and they recommended submerging the reel in freshwater with the drag buttoned down and shaking vigorously for 30 seconds then laying out to air dry.

I've since taken this a bit further. Bobby at Johnny's Sport shop in Altadena told me to move every part that will move while submerged. I'll usually get after any gunk or scales with specifically designated toothbrush ( I find those foam/rubber handles are especially stubborn)

From there, I wrap in a towel and shake out all of the immediate water, laying out to dry on the towel.

With Rods, I've fashioned a carboy brush into a ring, and I will dip it in soapy water and run it up and down the rod a few times to clear off any saltwater/gunk, paying extra attention to the handles. I've found that's especially good for preventing corrosion on any eyes that aren't otherwise anodized/ceramic.

So yeah... what do you? Do you go further? Do you do less?

07-12-2020, 02:33 PM	#1
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 401	Reel and Rod Aftercare, Curious what everyone does after a day in the Salt Not so much posting a "please help with advice, I have a problem" type thread so much as curious how everyone else approaches this. I remember when I first started out, I read the Avet FAQ and they recommended submerging the reel in freshwater with the drag buttoned down and shaking vigorously for 30 seconds then laying out to air dry. I've since taken this a bit further. Bobby at Johnny's Sport shop in Altadena told me to move every part that will move while submerged. I'll usually get after any gunk or scales with specifically designated toothbrush ( I find those foam/rubber handles are especially stubborn) From there, I wrap in a towel and shake out all of the immediate water, laying out to dry on the towel. With Rods, I've fashioned a carboy brush into a ring, and I will dip it in soapy water and run it up and down the rod a few times to clear off any saltwater/gunk, paying extra attention to the handles. I've found that's especially good for preventing corrosion on any eyes that aren't otherwise anodized/ceramic. So yeah... what do you? Do you go further? Do you do less?