How Do You Maintain A Fishing Rod?

Should I oil my fishing rod?

Keeping your gear clean is an important step on how to fish, and for quick maintenance, you don’t need to clean the reel every time. Oil your reel every couple of uses and deep clean occasionally.

How do you store rods?

Store in a Dry Place
If left in a damp or humid area, the reel, reel seat, and guide rings may corrode. One way to keep your rods away from damp is to store them off the ground.

Can I use Vaseline on my fishing reels?

Well, if you don’t have any fishing reel oil in hand, you can certainly use Vaseline. Vaseline mainly acts as a grease. So it won’t reach the smallest part of the reel. But you can keep the parts lubed which are reachable.

Can I use WD-40 on my fishing reel?

Because WD-40 is a degreaser, it breaks down grease and oil. Never use it to lubricate a reel. The basic rule of thumb is to grease gears and oil everything else — sparingly. Too much grease and oil impede the spool and reduce casting distance.

What oil is best for fishing reels?

11 Best Grease for Your Fishing Reel

1. Lucas Oil Product 10690 Fishing Reel Oil.
2. Corrosion Technologies ReelX 77000.
3. PENN Reel Oil and Lube Angler Pack.
4. Cal’s Universal Fishing Reel and Star Drag Grease.
5. Abu Garcia Maintenance Kit.
6. Ardent Reel Care 3 Step Pack.
7. Yamalube ACC-GREAS-10-CT Marine Multi-Purpose Grease.
8. Liberty Oil.

How often should I oil my fishing reel?

Wright says a serious bass tournament angler should oil reel bearings once every couple of months and grease the gears once or twice per year, especially if he or she fishes a lot around grass. Reels used in saltwater need attention more often.

Should you wash your reel after fishing?

In a few words, you must clean your reel after every trip of saltwater fishing. To do so, first wash the reel with soap and water to remove dirt, salt, and lubricants, then use a water spray to rinse the reel. After drying the reel, use an oil and protective coating to keep it in prime condition and prevent corrosion.

How long should your fishing rod be?

A short (6 feet or less) rod is ideal if you want to make short, accurate casts. When pinpoint accuracy is less critical, a long rod (over 7 feet) is the way to go. Dingy or dirty water and heavy cover are two situations where short-range accuracy is part of the recipe for success, and a shorter rod can really shine.

How do you store a fishing pole when not in use?

Secure gravity hooks or vertical bike hooks to the wall of the garage. Use storage bins as the base and store your poles vertically against the wall. Buy a pre-made fishing rod rack and store it inside a garage cabinet to keep it away from humidity, sunlight, and falling objects.

Is it OK to store fishing rods in garage?

As long as you clean your fishing rod, replace the line, keep it out of sunlight and/or extreme heat/cold and off the ground, it should be perfectly fine being stored in the garage long term.

Is Lithium Grease good for fishing reels?

I personally recommend White Lithium Grease but not out of an aerosol can. Lithium Grease out of an aerosol can will also have an acetone in them and may damage your fishing reel. White Lithium Grease from a tube does not contain an aerosol or acetone.

Can I use petroleum jelly as grease?

You can use Vaseline (petroleum jelly) as a bike lubricant without issues. However, it melts at lower temperatures (40-60 degrees Celsius) as compared to grease. All the same, when you have no grease, Vaseline would be ideal for a quick alternative. In addition, a white lithium grease tub is cheaper than Vaseline.

Why is my fishing reel sticking?

Over time, dirt, salt, and sand will find its way into the drag washers on your spinning reels, resulting in a “sticky” drag. A faulty drag system is one of the main culprits for breaking off a big fish. Every reel is different, so be certain to check the owner’s manual before you begin.

Can you soak fishing reels?

Soaking A Fishing Reel
Some people recommend soaking for the cleaning process. The idea is that it promotes deep cleaning. We’re going to not recommend that here. The more you soak a fishing reel, the greater the chance is going to get into your gear system.

Is Super Lube good for fishing reels?

Super Lube® Multi-Purpose Grease and Oil will not wash off in water and salt water applications, making them the ideal lubricant to use on fishing reels. Super Lube® Multi-Purpose Grease is an excellent lubricant to use on recreational vehicles like skateboards and ATVs.