patno6 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 i remember someone once telling me he would use some kind of wax or oil on his graphite rods in the off-season. i don't remember what it was, or why he did it. does anyone else do this? is there a reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbutler10 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 i have heard before about applying an automotive (or other) wax to the rod (in the same manner you would a car: apply and buff off) in order to create a protective coating on the rod. However, i dont think that its a process that has any revelance to just winter. NCBBA #5665 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riarcher Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Interesting concept (winterizing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spigola Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Should we dip them in anti-freeze and change the oil too? Spig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mud-channel Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Pledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergal Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Warmy soapy h2o, then furniture polish of some sort. ASMFC - Destroying public resources and fisheries one stock at a time since 1942. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBD Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 month away before you even think about it, but, didnt you read the book where it said to pop the butt cap off and will it with 1/3rd water, 1/3rd anti freez and 1/3rd bunker oil? TBD CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Warmy soapy h2o, then furniture polish of some sort. -Hey dumbass it's not about a kill or no kill tournament, it's about how much your 2nd favorite club can mug you! That's it... -the reports thread is the yenta section for NJ.. -If’n ya cut yer teeth on Ava and teaser fishing please take a seat in the back and keep quite… -is monkey see monkey do fishing even fun..?? -yes I still fish with mono.. On occasion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc537 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Wash with soapy water and then wax.All the above is fine and I use Mothers and Pledge,why,because I have it.Dont use a cleaner wax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappy Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 long underwear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striped Bass Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 At the end of the season I spray all my rods with WD 40 and store them properly. "Get up, stand up, and fight for your rights" Bob Marley Catch & Release + Respect Mother Nature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditch Jigger Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Can't hurt to get all the salt off the guide frames, but there isn't much else you have to do. In the old days, cleaning and lubing reel seat threads was a good thing to do on chromed brass seats, but you can't really hurt today's graphite seats. "…if catching fish is your only objective, you are either new to the game or too narrowly focused on measurable results.” - D. Stuver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf Hunter Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 I little car wax after washing with soap and water and letting dry will keep em looking sweet. Be the chimp, not the frog..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charleston Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 I wash all my rods using carwashing detergent that contains wax. Soap them up good, rinse, dry and store! I am old but I'm slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbutler10 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 At the end of the season I spray all my rods with WD 40 and store them properly the whole thing??? That doesnt seem to be something that i would want to handle given the mess that it would leave even if you wiped it down. NCBBA #5665 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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