Removing mackrel scales

[Fastd]

I was wondering if anyone has a fool proof way of removing mackrel scales from tackle.

 

I have borrowed some gear and want to keep it in good nick, but despite scrubbing it with a brush and hosepipe they disappear when the gears wet but when it dries they appear again.

 

Perhaps a roof rack and a car wash may be the answer

 

dave

[hairy beast]

I was wondering if anyone has a fool proof way of removing mackrel scales from tackle.

 

I have borrowed some gear and want to keep it in good nick, but despite scrubbing it with a brush and hosepipe they disappear when the gears wet but when it dries they appear again.

 

Perhaps a roof rack and a car wash may be the answer

 

dave

 

In my experience they stay on your rod, your hands and everywhere else they can get a hold, until they gradually drop off through the winter and you and your gear are nice and clean for the mackerel returning in the spring.

[Norrie]

I was wondering if anyone has a fool proof way of removing mackrel scales from tackle.

 

I have borrowed some gear and want to keep it in good nick, but despite scrubbing it with a brush and hosepipe they disappear when the gears wet but when it dries they appear again.

 

Perhaps a roof rack and a car wash may be the answer

 

dave

 

 

Dave...Cough cough... the answer is...Dont catch Mackeral !!!!!!

[zziplexboy]

cillet bang?? sorry........CILLET BANG???

[Ian Burrett]

Go three miles out with a force 3 or 4 forecast and wait till it changes into a force six with wind against tide. My boat came in loveley and clean today.

[Brian Carragher]

Separate the rods and reels and put the rods in the bath overnight. Wrap the reels in a damp cloth or towel and place in a plastic bag over night. The scales need to rehydrate before you will shift them, washing them with a nail brush or something similar does'nt get enough moisture into the scales to remove them but the above will.

 

Just check that the better half does'nt require a bath or it's the doghouse for you

[glennk]

Leave them to dry and peel off with your finger nails a day or 2 later. Then wash the gear.

[Snatcher]

Do not even try to remove them now. They drop off/wear off in time

[Lid]

I've still got some mackerel scales on one of my SLR camera lenses from about 2001.

[five bellies]

Next season after the scales have worn off from this years makie bashing give your rod a rub over with armourall this leaves a thin layer of silicon on the blank alowing any Gunge to wash of easily.