Cleaning reels

[Raulfc7]

Just wondering if I could get some advice on the best way to clean a reel. Went fishing yesterday/last night and my rods and reels got drenched repeatedly from crashing waves. Also would I have to take the line off the reel when cleaning?

Thanks in advance :victory:

[Berto Pescatore]

I usually give my rods (including the reels) a good rinse when I get home after every fishing session, I usually use water from rainwater tank (to save our waters ), and twice a year, especially before changing seasons, I open the reels and give it a proper clean and oil (be careful not all parts to be oiled) and that’s it.

[Raulfc7]

Thanks Berto but what parts must I not oil?

[Berto Pescatore]

It is different from reel to another, depend on the material of these parts … if it good brand, I suggest you always refer to the catalogue … usually I oil only the mechanism where it is all metal, but again it is different from one to another mate … sorry

[Raulfc7]

Cool thanks for your thoughts :thumbsup:

[nhillboy]

R7 i do pretty much what Berto does. I don't remove any line just remove spool and oil metal parts (shaft etc). Every now and then i will remove handle clean and oil as well. Otherwise if you are well off buy new reels, just joking...

[Raulfc7]

Cheers buddy just cleaned them all today

[Fish-cador]

warm, delicate wash, no spin cycle.

[Raulfc7]

So tumble dry is out of the question

[Fish-cador]

tumble dry is a no-no. Any plastic material may overheat and melt. Hang it to dry overnight.