How to clean/maintain rod and reels after each trip?

[Raskal311]

Originally Posted by Baja_Traveler

I just leave my reels in the rod slots of the PA and hose them down along with the yak. I always use the "Shower" setting on the hose no matter what I'm washing. After they dry I give them a quick shot with Salt Stop, along with the gaff, my pliers and deck knife...

Pretty much what i've done in the past; lay the rods next to the PA and hose them down together.