How to care for your gear after fishing
After returning from a fishing trip, it is recommended to wash the fishing rod and reel at least once every 3 to 5 times to remove salt and contaminants.
The most important thing is to remove salt, and today, following the reel cleaning method we learned last time , we will learn about how to maintain a fishing rod.
In addition to salt contamination from seawater, fishing rods can also become contaminated with dirt from handling bait with hands that have touched the rod. If left untreated for long periods, damage to the rod is inevitable. However, unlike cleaning a reel, maintaining it is quite simple.
First, focus on spraying water on the reel guides and reel seat. For other equipment, soaking in a container filled with water can remove salt. However, submerging the reel spool in water is not recommended for those who don’t know what type of grease to apply to the drag or who are unable to disassemble and reassemble the reel.
In this case, it is recommended to refer to the reel cleaning method we looked at last time and wash only the line with running water while fully tightening the drag .
Now, let’s learn about how to clean and maintain a fishing rod.
First, detach the back cap of the fishing rod so that water can drain out even if you spray it.
If it doesn’t damage the fishing rod, you can leave it on the bottom and spray water on it.
This is often not the case, so make sure to spray water while the fishing rod is upright.
Again, washing with water is to prevent damage from salt. Therefore, the most important parts to be careful of are metal parts, including the guide frame.
When you look at how people usually clean their rods after finishing fishing, you will see that they only focus on cleaning the surface of the rod, but it is better to clean the metal parts such as the guide frame, guide ring, and reel seat in more detail .
After washing the rod with water, wipe it with a towel or kitchen towel and dry it in the shade with the back cap removed.
After washing and drying the rod in this way , you can use it for a longer time by applying a commercially available rod and guide coating agent .
Especially in the case of a rod with a plunger, if the rod does not come out easily or smells when removed, it is necessary to wash it so that water can enter the inside of the rod.
However, for those who don’t want to go that far~^^, I recommend that you at least wipe it with a wet tissue containing a salt neutralizer that is currently sold on the market, and I will end this article by saying that it is necessary to focus on wiping the guide area in particular.
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