Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Sea Fishing Tackle: Making Sure Your Rod and Reel are in Good Condition

By Tom Peck


If you are a devoted angler, you likely put quite an investment into your premium sea fishing tackle. A major issue, though, is that even the most dedicated of anglers sometimes forget about proper care of their tackle. This is a perfect way to see your hard-earned money go down the drain. You really need to take special care of your tackle if you are going to be angling in salt water. Salt water is extremely harsh on your fishing gear.

Sea Fishing Tackle: Keeping Your Reel Clean and Debris Free

Saltwater will cause decay. Whenever you arrive home from a fishing adventure, you should wipe off your reel totally, or meticulously rinse it with clean, fresh water. Note that you can’t hold your reel underneath water or submerge it because your reel’s inside constituents may be harmed.

It is advised to use a mild soap or dish washing liquid when you have employed it several times out in sea water because there is likely to be a build-up of the elements left behind by exposure to salt water. Harsh cleaners may be detrimental to your reel. Furthermore, as opposed to rubbing, lightly pat it dry with a clean, soft piece of material. Next, coat it lightly with high-quality lubricating oil once it is dry. Be certain not to miss any of the moving areas of the reel, like the joints and the handle as you are oiling it. As far as the cleansing of the inside components of your reel, use a degreaser, mineral spirits, or paraffin. But before your put the reel back together, wash off the product you cleaned the inside with. Remember, that you need to clean your fishing reel routinely, as it is a vital piece of sea fishing tackle.

Sea Fishing Tackle: Taking Care of Your Fishing Rod

Again, salt water has an acidic effect on the components of your fishing gear. You must also rinse your fishing rod each time you use it and apply a mild soap to clean the salt away. You need to keep a close watch on the guides and their windingsâ€"they can easily become tattered or develop cuts or deep scratches. Lay your rod on a horizontal flat surface when you are not using it. If you stand your fishing rod against a wall, you could deform it. For vertical storage, place it in a holder especially made for that purpose.

Sea Fishing Tackle: More About Maintaining and Storing

So that you won’t exert pressure on the springs or washers, be sure to back off the drag before you stash the reel away.

Don’t use a plastic bag to store your reel in because if the reel is not totally dry the plastic can keep the moisture inside. Assuming you are gentle with your equipment, you’ll enjoy a long, productive future with your sea fishing tackle.




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