How to clean/maintain rod and reels after each trip? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Baja_Traveler · 05-13-2013, 11:38 AM

I just leave my reels in the rod slots of the PA and hose them down along with the yak. I always use the "Shower" setting on the hose no matter what I'm washing. After they dry I give them a quick shot with Salt Stop, along with the gaff, my pliers and deck knife...

Raskal311 · 05-13-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Baja_Traveler

I just leave my reels in the rod slots of the PA and hose them down along with the yak. I always use the "Shower" setting on the hose no matter what I'm washing. After they dry I give them a quick shot with Salt Stop, along with the gaff, my pliers and deck knife...

Pretty much what i've done in the past; lay the rods next to the PA and hose them down together.

lowprofile · 05-13-2013, 02:49 PM

i dunk them in fresh water and let them dry. greased carbon drags and tighten them down so no water gets in there.

keep a couple gallons of distilled water on you for extended trips.

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lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	i dunk them in fresh water and let them dry. greased carbon drags and tighten them down so no water gets in there. keep a couple gallons of distilled water on you for extended trips. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

05-13-2013, 11:38 AM	#1
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	I just leave my reels in the rod slots of the PA and hose them down along with the yak. I always use the "Shower" setting on the hose no matter what I'm washing. After they dry I give them a quick shot with Salt Stop, along with the gaff, my pliers and deck knife...