reel maintanance

[Fishing24/7]

hi, I was wondering how I should wash my reels after each use. I currently just rinse with fresh water then dry them. Should I do anything else?

[Ben]

generally i'd rinse with low pressure and bit of a lube

have a go with the search function, there is a ton of info on this already in the forums

[BloodWorm]

Remember to do the drag up before washing them.

Every time I go fishing I rinse with water, house on light spray. go over with a sponge and some soppy water then rinse. Shake the water off then undo the drag, once dry a spray of inox on all the bits that move.

[Fishing24/7]

thanks, forgot to mention that I usually use a baitcaster

[nagz]

dont forget your poor rods
they can have a shower too, and even a coat of silicon or inox to keep them looking fresh

[Nugget]

( dont tell the girlfriend ) I bring my rod and reel and wash it under luke warm water in the kitchen then dry it with a tea towel. Its the only tap with hot water i can fit a 7foot item both ways haha.