Wash Down
Tried searching on here and I couldn't find a topic on it, so here it goes. How does everyone wash thier gear down after a day of fishing? I do a mist on the reels, back off the drag then I'll just spray down the rod and wipe it down including the guides. Does anyone use any products or different techniques?
Commodore5,031 postsSince 2020
SNAPPLE: being a beach fisherman, It’s a must for me to wash the poles after each outing…
removing the reels and directing the water stream into the real seat & threads clearing of any sand…
then the bait / fish slime is not a good look, it’s gotta go…
yes, the reels get a full doushe, sometimes removing the spools and a few cranks to follow…
catchem up, 2024… cellie…
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removing the reels and directing the water stream into the real seat & threads clearing of any sand…
then the bait / fish slime is not a good look, it’s gotta go…
yes, the reels get a full doushe, sometimes removing the spools and a few cranks to follow…
catchem up, 2024… cellie…
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... sand under my bare feet is better than subway steps with steel toe boots on... cellfish...
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... sand under my bare feet is better than subway steps with steel toe boots on... cellfish...
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CommodoreOriginal Crew18,289 postsSince 2019
I keep a spray bottle with dawn and water on the boat rinse the rods and reels first with the hose then spray with the bottle wait a couple of minutes and rinse again.
Old to soon Smart to late
You can put lipstik on a pig but in the end its still a pig
My body thinks its 25 my mind thinks my body is an idiot
You can put lipstik on a pig but in the end its still a pig
My body thinks its 25 my mind thinks my body is an idiot
First MateOriginal Crew346 postsSince 2019
I keep a spray bottle with dawn and water on the boat rinse the rods and reels first with the hose then spray with the bottle wait a couple of minutes and rinse again.
Commodore5,031 postsSince 2020
I was just going to say that. Takes oil etc off the reel.
Old to soon Smart to late
You can put lipstik on a pig but in the end its still a pig
My body thinks its 25 my mind thinks my body is an idiot
You can put lipstik on a pig but in the end its still a pig
My body thinks its 25 my mind thinks my body is an idiot
First MateOriginal Crew346 postsSince 2019
Reels get removed and wiped with a damp cloth. Never direct water. Never dish soap.
Rods get washed down thoroughly with soap and water especially the guides and reel seat.
Even if I'm on a boat doing a multi day trip, I'll wipe all my rods and reels down with a rag wet with bottled water at end of every day.
Rods get washed down thoroughly with soap and water especially the guides and reel seat.
Even if I'm on a boat doing a multi day trip, I'll wipe all my rods and reels down with a rag wet with bottled water at end of every day.
"Chance only favors the prepared mind" - Pasteur
Captain4,161 postsSince 2021
I'm a frigging Barbarian, from the Use 'em and Rack 'em school of indifference.
In the spring when I realize I've abused them, I'll take the reels off and tend to them, and take the rods into the shower with me for a good cleaning. It's getting to be that time right about now...
In the spring when I realize I've abused them, I'll take the reels off and tend to them, and take the rods into the shower with me for a good cleaning. It's getting to be that time right about now...
Shall I go to heaven or a-fishing? - H. D. Thoreau
Veni. Vidi. Cepi. - with apologies to Gaius Julius Caesar
Veni. Vidi. Cepi. - with apologies to Gaius Julius Caesar
AdmiralOriginal Crew21,717 postsSince 2018
Dock boat, tighten drags, rods in the dock rod holders, heavy spray on rods, very light mist on reels, loosen drags. Air dry, take home, damp towel complete wipe down, drop of oil on level winds, bail rollers and at the base of handle knobs. Put in garage, check/tie new rigs, and wait for next trip.
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
Fresh water rinse and wipe down after each outing. Rods and guides get forceful spray wash. Reels get a light misting. Both are then dried. Every second or third trip, rod and reel get a wipe down with Penn Rod and Reel cleaner. Maybe it is a lot, but sure keeps equipment functioning well and, although admittedly less important, looking good.
Deckhand2 postsSince 2024
Fresh water rinse and wipe down after each outing. Rods and guides get forceful spray wash. Reels get a light misting. Both are then dried. Every second or third trip, rod and reel get a wipe down with Penn Rod and Reel cleaner. Maybe it is a lot, but sure keeps equipment functioning well and, although admittedly less important, looking good.
Commodore5,031 postsSince 2020
When I get home and get the fish all cleaned and packed away, I take them into the shower with me. Take the reels off the rods and give everything, rods, reels, guides, a thorough rinse from the shower head. Two birds with one stone. Clean gear, clean me.
Lose your dreams and you will lose your mind - Rolling Stones
First MateOriginal Crew283 postsSince 2019
My rods stay on the boat so thats where they get washed.
Old to soon Smart to late
You can put lipstik on a pig but in the end its still a pig
My body thinks its 25 my mind thinks my body is an idiot
You can put lipstik on a pig but in the end its still a pig
My body thinks its 25 my mind thinks my body is an idiot
First MateOriginal Crew346 postsSince 2019
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Commodore5,031 postsSince 2020
When I get home and get the fish all cleaned and packed away, I take them into the shower with me. Take the reels off the rods and give everything, rods, reels, guides, a thorough rinse from the shower head. Two birds with one stone. Clean gear, clean me.
You seriously bathe with your rods and reels??? 🤣🤣🤣
At least I'm enjoyin' the ride.....
CommodoreOriginal Crew7,065 postsSince 2018
For “real”?
You seriously bathe with your rods and reels??? 🤣🤣🤣
Commodore5,031 postsSince 2020
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