Fishing Reels

Fishing Reels

How to wash fishing reels?

I just bought a catfish reel planning that I can use it for saltwater. Does anyone know how to wash and oil it after I’m done for the day? Do I have to take it all apart?

Any websites or experience would be appreciated. Thanks!

It really depends on the reel. Some reels made for saltwater can last most of a season with minimal cleaning (I’ve seen crew on sportboats keep their tackle on board for months, fishing just about daily, with no problems.) I used to just spray my reels (and rods) lightly with fresh water at the end of the day to get the salt off the outside, then clean them thoroughly every 10-12 trips or so.

However, if it’s made for freshwater, or if it gets dunked in salt water, you should clean it out thoroughly. (If you’re fishing from a pier and not getting much salt water on it, then you probably don’t need to worry about it as much, but on a boat or in the surf, there’s enough salt spray that you should keep it clean.)

If you’re opening it up after a day on the water and it looks fine inside (like no water got inside) that means you probably don’t need to clean it out that much. If it’s gunky, then definitely clean it. You’ll just have to see how that reel stands up to the fishing you do.

But once you’re done fishing for the season, make sure you clean it out thoroughly before you pack it away.

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