Kit Maintanence

[YoungRod]

Hi all,

Of course, after fishing i come back and rinse my reel off in cool, fresh water and lightly spray it with lubricant, i tidy my bag up and check for damage, but what other precautions, or tips would you give me to keep my kit clean and functional? I havn't had too many problems with my gear, but every-so-often my line breaks or a hooks snaps, and i put it down to being well used and strained. I just want to make sure i don't make any mistakes, and ruin my trips, because of dirty gear. All tips would be welcome,

Thanks

YoungRod

[pikergonecarpin]

Give your rod rings a good wipe after use. Also while doing that check for any little nicks or abrasions you can feel. You'd be amazed at the wear a damaged rod ring can do to your line.

 

Paul.

[jabee]

Give your rod rings a good wipe after use. Also while doing that check for any little nicks or abrasions you can feel. You'd be amazed at the wear a damaged rod ring can do to your line.

 

Paul.

 

Use a cotton bud to check your guides....any cracks that you cannot see will trap fibres from the cotton bud.

[YoungRod]

Give your rod rings a good wipe after use. Also while doing that check for any little nicks or abrasions you can feel. You'd be amazed at the wear a damaged rod ring can do to your line.

 

Paul.

 

Just went and had a wipe, it was really salty and dirty, proberly from the weed i caught today!

There was a faint scuff on the end ring, but not major. Thanks for the advice,

YougRod

[Norm B]

Hi all,

Of course, after fishing i come back and rinse my reel off in cool, fresh water and lightly spray it with lubricant, i tidy my bag up and check for damage, but what other precautions, or tips would you give me to keep my kit clean and functional? I havn't had too many problems with my gear, but every-so-often my line breaks or a hooks snaps, and i put it down to being well used and strained. I just want to make sure i don't make any mistakes, and ruin my trips, because of dirty gear. All tips would be welcome,

Thanks

YoungRod

Try not to spray WD 40 on your line or into the reel, it's bad news.

[YoungRod]

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QUOTE(Norm B @ Jan 3 2007, 05:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Try not to spray WD 40 on your line or into the reel, it's bad news.

 

really? i found that it keeps it from rusting and going manky. I avoid getting it on the line, but i put it into the moving parts of the reel, and so far it doing well. If it not a good idea, what should i do to keep it moving and smooth?

YoungRod

[Norm B]

--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Norm B @ Jan 3 2007, 05:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> Try not to spray WD 40 on your line or into the reel, it's bad news.

 

really? i found that it keeps it from rusting and going manky. I avoid getting it on the line, but i put it into the moving parts of the reel, and so far it doing well. If it not a good idea, what should i do to keep it moving and smooth?

YoungRod

WD40 is fine for the outside of your reel, it disperses water and salt but inside it destroys the oil and grease put in there to keep the reel working. I always strip, clean, oil and grease my reels once a year

WD40 is fine for flushing bearings but dry them and re-oil afterwards. It also rots nylon line, braid's OK.

[Ken Davison South Wales]

I use a silicon spray on my reels used by divers on their equipment, if a little gets on the line it will not harm it and it has better qualities than WD40.

 

I also use it on the reel seats, it has the benefit of keeping things free and running without the smelly oily gunk.