Gear vs. Saltwater - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PescadorPete · 11-04-2007, 08:53 AM

As stated above, graphite reels are nearly indestructible in this harsh environ. My Sealines are going on 5 years and still going strong.

My metal reels are also holding up (Calcutta 400, Torium 16 & 20). They are made for salt water so the anodizing hold up better than fresh water reels. I spray Corrosion-X on a rag and wipe down the reel before I go out. When I get back to the truck, I spritz them with fresh water using a spray water bottle. I never rinse or hose them down. When I get home, I wipe them dry and then wipe them down with Corrosion-X. I find that the layer of Corrosion-X really helps to keep the salt water at bay.

After a few trips, I open them up and service them if needed. And if one goes under during a trip, it has to be opened up and cleaned. Saltwater will get into the smallest places inside the reel.

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11-04-2007, 08:53 AM	#1
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	As stated above, graphite reels are nearly indestructible in this harsh environ. My Sealines are going on 5 years and still going strong. My metal reels are also holding up (Calcutta 400, Torium 16 & 20). They are made for salt water so the anodizing hold up better than fresh water reels. I spray Corrosion-X on a rag and wipe down the reel before I go out. When I get back to the truck, I spritz them with fresh water using a spray water bottle. I never rinse or hose them down. When I get home, I wipe them dry and then wipe them down with Corrosion-X. I find that the layer of Corrosion-X really helps to keep the salt water at bay. After a few trips, I open them up and service them if needed. And if one goes under during a trip, it has to be opened up and cleaned. Saltwater will get into the smallest places inside the reel.