Bait Scales - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 03-25-2012, 10:02 PM

How do you keep them from sticking to your rod/reel.

kobra · 03-25-2012, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

How do you keep them from sticking to your rod/reel.

Turtle wax ?

ericko · 03-26-2012, 12:03 AM

I need to catch fish to have this problem!!!!

Salty Dog · 03-26-2012, 07:28 AM

I use Line & Lure line conditioner on my rods and reels. I use it on my fishfinder screen too
Great alternative to petroleum-based stuff. One spray bottle usually lasts a whole year.
The old man at Hogan's Tackle, Dana Point showed me that trick.

mtnbykr2 · 03-26-2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ericko

I need to catch fish to have this problem!!!!

That's all I had saturday was bait scales ...

blitzburgh · 03-26-2012, 08:42 AM

Armorall. Yes, Armorall. After you have freshly rinsed and dried your gear, spray some on a soft cloth and wipe down. It usually lasts me about 3 - 4 trips. I learned this tip from a SD Captain and it has worked for me for decades.

Jimmyz123 · 03-26-2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

How do you keep them from sticking to your rod/reel.

Dude isn't that a badge of honor proving that you were in the mix with bait on hook trying to catch fish?

embrace the scales.

TEAMFISH · 03-26-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

That's all I had saturday was bait scales ...

And one bird, but she fought like hell

taggermike · 03-26-2012, 11:07 AM

Some car wax on the rod will make the scales not stick or at least make it easier to remove them. If you can don't let your gear stand too long befor you rinse it. If the scales dry on the rod they are a PITA to get off. Mike

Caffeind · 03-26-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

How do you keep them from sticking to your rod/reel.

Stay home

kareem korn · 03-26-2012, 11:40 AM

Wipe your poles down with wd40 after every couple of trips.

-scallywag- · 03-26-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Caffeind

Stay home

....or you could just use artificials?

or, use the countless hrs you spend everyday lurking on here to simply wipe off the offending scales?

and since it doesn't look like you've hooked into any 30lb hali's this month (or other exotics for that matter), we're all glad to see that your 2million posts in 2years goal is still alive and well.

dorado50 · 03-26-2012, 02:13 PM

LOL...choke on lunch....LOL. If it wasn't for the bait scales I'd fish more often.

bigbarrels · 03-26-2012, 03:35 PM

try Pam.....just spray it on and then get your rub on.....just don't post your results

jorluivil · 03-26-2012, 03:38 PM

The cork where I have the biggest issue. Its no big deal, was just wondering if there was a simple trick to keeping them off the cork. I'll have to try the WD40 and Armor All trick......I'm sure both are safe on cork.

bus kid · 03-26-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

The cork where I have the biggest issue. Its no big deal, was just wondering if there was a simple trick to keeping them off the cork. I'll have to try the WD40 and Armor All trick......I'm sure both are safe on cork.

See post #10
scotch guard is what your looking for.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=6394

only 601 more post to go and I got ya...

jorluivil · 03-26-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

See post #10
scotch guard is what your looking for.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=6394

only 601 more post to go and I got ya...

Seriously? I have followers? I'm honored

fishsouthcounty · 03-26-2012, 04:09 PM

make that 602

always wondered the same thing. thanks for asking jorge the question jorge....what about reels in general...i think we had a big discussion about how people go about cleaning their reels fairly recently....anyone have it bookmarked?

bus kid · 03-26-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Seriously? I have followers? I'm honored

Yes that was me sitting out front of your house every morning just waiting to follow you to the Honey Hole

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Originally Posted by fishsouthcounty

what about reels in general...i think we had a big discussion about how people go about cleaning their reels fairly recently....anyone have it bookmarked?

alantani.com

William Novotny · 03-26-2012, 04:32 PM

Just massage a little in and, presto! Scales slip right off

03-26-2012, 08:42 AM	#6
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Armorall. Yes, Armorall. After you have freshly rinsed and dried your gear, spray some on a soft cloth and wipe down. It usually lasts me about 3 - 4 trips. I learned this tip from a SD Captain and it has worked for me for decades. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

03-26-2012, 03:35 PM	#14
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	try Pam.....just spray it on and then get your rub on.....just don't post your results __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

03-26-2012, 03:38 PM	#15
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	The cork where I have the biggest issue. Its no big deal, was just wondering if there was a simple trick to keeping them off the cork. I'll have to try the WD40 and Armor All trick......I'm sure both are safe on cork. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

03-26-2012, 04:32 PM	#20
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Works like a charm.... Just massage a little in and, presto! Scales slip right off __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

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03-25-2012, 10:02 PM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Bait Scales How do you keep them from sticking to your rod/reel. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

03-26-2012, 12:03 AM	#3
ericko Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Huntington beach Posts: 594	I need to catch fish to have this problem!!!!

03-26-2012, 07:28 AM	#4
Salty Dog loves bacon Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Behind The Orange Curtain Posts: 110	I use Line & Lure line conditioner on my rods and reels. I use it on my fishfinder screen too Great alternative to petroleum-based stuff. One spray bottle usually lasts a whole year. The old man at Hogan's Tackle, Dana Point showed me that trick.

03-26-2012, 11:07 AM	#9
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Some car wax on the rod will make the scales not stick or at least make it easier to remove them. If you can don't let your gear stand too long befor you rinse it. If the scales dry on the rod they are a PITA to get off. Mike

03-26-2012, 11:40 AM	#11
kareem korn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: C-bad Posts: 431	Wipe your poles down with wd40 after every couple of trips.

03-26-2012, 02:13 PM	#13
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	LOL...choke on lunch....LOL. If it wasn't for the bait scales I'd fish more often.

03-26-2012, 04:09 PM	#18
fishsouthcounty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Juan Capistrano, Ca Posts: 518	make that 602 always wondered the same thing. thanks for asking jorge the question jorge....what about reels in general...i think we had a big discussion about how people go about cleaning their reels fairly recently....anyone have it bookmarked?