DJ Jaws Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Any tips for winterizing rods/reels? I've never done it before, and I think it might be a good idea since I had to replace a reel last year, only a year old! Anyway, tips/advice would be appreciated! Pricey doesn't mean better, but cheap is to the bone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afishhunter Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 I just clean and grease the reels, and rinse the rod guides, and leave them inside for the winter. "Youth is wasted on the young." (George Bernard Shaw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc537 Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 As said,you can also spray some Pledge on your rod and wipe it down.Also take the reel off your reel seat.If you cant take the reel apart have a B&T do it or at least apply some oil to the moving parts.Back out the screws and apply some oil or grease.However dont put your stuff away as the migrating fish will be coming your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Jaws Posted November 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 However dont put your stuff away as the migrating fish will be coming your way. I hope so. We haven't seen crap around here yet and it's getting late. I'm hoping to get at least two more outings before the weather gets too cold. I think the water needs to cool down a bit more before the fish really hit the surf. I was just looking for some advice since I had some problems last year. My little plug reel was froze solid after one year on the beach. I was a little PO'ed about that one! Tight lines, everyone! And if there's no tight lines, then Light Thighs everyone! Pricey doesn't mean better, but cheap is to the bone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinfish Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 loosen your drags I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc537 Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 loosen your drags I think. It could be your drags.Loosen them up after each outing.Take them apart and clean them as it dosnt take too long before salt water corrosion starts and cements it.POst what kind of reel you have and maybe someone can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Jaws Posted November 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 That one's dead and gone. It wasn't too bad it was a cheapie I picked up along the way. I wasn't too heartbroken, but I have better ones now, and I don't want to end up in the same situation. Pricey doesn't mean better, but cheap is to the bone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBomber Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 I was my rods with warm water and joy. Then after they dry I put a coat of auto wax on them. The reels I take apart and put new grease in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canyondiver Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 As said,you can also spray some Pledge on your rod and wipe it down. This might ruin your wraps over time. I would have to read the can to be sure, but either way, I think you are stating a light coat of oil is good. Oil can react with some finishes (it will mess up Crystal Coat for one), and if you have cracks in the finish (you will eventually if you do not already) it will "stain" the wraps Please, just wash your rods with warm soapy water and rinse with fresh warm water. Dry with a soft cloth and put a coat of a good synthetic auto wax on the blank and guides. If you have a metal reel seat that is either aluminum or plated brass (like the old Lakeland's), wax that too. I use Klasse All In One as my wax since I have it for my car. Also, once you are cone servicing your reels, wax those too. Another place for the wax, is on a new or empty spool. This will keep it from pitting or corroding from damp braid, or water trapped under your line. Proud to be a NERB and I have the shirts to prove it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc537 Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 John didnt know oil was in Pledge,cant read the fine print.You brought up a good point about the spool with wet braid on it or mono for that matter.So many times you see in the BST forum a reel for sale which had line on it for a period of time and now the spool has corrosion where the line was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canyondiver Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 John didnt know oil was in Pledge,cant read the fine print.You brought up a good point about the spool with wet braid on it or mono for that matter.So many times you see in the BST forum a reel for sale which had line on it for a period of time and now the spool has corrosion where the line was. I thought Pledge was lemon oil and some other kind of oil to fill it out. Do you have a can to look at the "secret ingredients"? Proud to be a NERB and I have the shirts to prove it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc537 Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 No ingredients listed on can.Among other things it says safe for vinyl and leather.I usually grab whats closest to me but Ill stick with Mothers.I do this at the end of the year,during the season,hosed down with water and soap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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