Reel care

[wildog]

I have had too many reels fall victim to saltwater. What's the first thing you should do after your freshwater reel has been exposed to saltwater?

[dwhunter]

Reels

The first thing you should do is rinse it with freshwater. Most QUALITY reels today really dont need more than that on an as used basis from what I have experienced, I would though give them a thorough cleaning at the end of the season so they are ready for next year.

I am no expert and we have others on the board with much more experience.

Doug

[mainlyfishing]

Prevention.

Will, don't use your freshwater reels in saltwater. Saltwater penetrates softer metals used in freshwater reels so unless you're trying to justify a new reel to your significant other, don't do it. I''ve even had springs and fasteners in saltwater reels break / turn to mush.