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06-08-2016, 08:58 AM
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Reel Cleaning
I believe there was already a thread on this but I couldn't find it.....actually, I didn't bother looking for it
 What do have you or do you used and what has worked best to keep your reels clean?
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06-08-2016, 09:33 AM
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Depends what you are talking about. Your title says reel cleaning, but in the post you say keep them clean.
If you're talking about keeping them clean through the launches, I use the big black garbage bags as "condoms" for the reels. The red plastic handles can be used to cinch down to the rod while covering the reels. Your reels will never get soaked. No need to get into reel clean if that's what you meant. Alan Tani has tutorials for that and endless discussions on greased vs oiled bearings for your endless reading. |
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06-08-2016, 09:56 AM
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Reel Cleaning after you fish........I was just curious as to what everyone uses. I usually wash mine down after each trip and do a little more detailed cleaning with Simple Green and a tooth brush after every 3-4 trips. I've always wanted to try that salt away(?) stuff but every time that I go to the tackle shop I forget to pick up a can.
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06-08-2016, 09:53 AM
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Brandon
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Soap, water.
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06-08-2016, 10:14 AM
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Brandon
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Salt away is $$$. People swear by it by the warm water and soap works. As long as you dont let the salt sit for awhile.
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06-08-2016, 10:32 AM
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why worry about reel cleaning? Use the reel condom and you just rinse the spool and the guides and you're done.
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06-08-2016, 11:08 AM
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Junior
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A good hose down when I get home always worked well but the last year I've been using the salt away and really like it. First I spray down with salt way then rinse off with the water hose. Every three or four trips pop the real open , Put some oil on the bearings and handle that's about it
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06-08-2016, 11:37 AM
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06-08-2016, 12:03 PM
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06-08-2016, 12:18 PM
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Carlisle
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I have 4 AVET reels that I take out on most trip. No reel condom for me or any other fancy cleaning. I just rinse them really well with freshwater after each use and they still look like new (well almost). I credit my success to good reel selection, though I'm sure there are other good low-maintenance reels out there.
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06-08-2016, 12:29 PM
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Brandon
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Some silicon spray on the outside of a reel, especially a dark colored one, can make it look almost brand new again.
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