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NJ Saltwater Fishing Reports and Information => Tips, Tricks and Things to Consider => Topic started by: Capt. Ed on February 04, 2007, 07:38:57 PM
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Hi All,
We all have a lot of money invested in rods, reels, lures and other gear that can be effected by water, salt, dirt and the like. I thought I did a pretty good job cleaning and “winterizing” my equipment this year, as I did not have to race to beat the cold weather, unlike other fishing seasons.
I had done some work on a shed where I store most of my equipment. I decided to check the interior of the shed to make sure all my repairs were holding up. The shed was fine but to my surprise I found something distressing. When I looked at one of the reels, a Penn 975, I was shocked to see salt buildup on the stainless screws. This was not just the dreaded green coloration, but an actual buildup of salt...
After scratching my head how this could have happened, I cleaned the area, re-applied a healthy dose of lube and sprayed the entire reel with WD40 again.
I am not sure how or why this happened. All I know is that I will be checking in on my equipment every week or so from now on.
Don’t wait to be surprised. Spend a few moments now looking at your “winterized” equipment. The few moments you spend now may save you some money and time when the spring comes around.
Have fun,
Capt. Ed
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capt ed,
great tip. i just cleaned a penn for a friend. he said the thing was perfectly fine and dont worry about it. i told him if it was clean id do it for free. well it wasnt clean. the grease was littered with sand except for the drag, which is why he thought it was clean. check your equipment, open it up and take a look. there is no point in having grease in your reel if the grease is filled with sand.
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One of my 975 was a mess. Tention washers inside the drag star were rusty. Check and keep yours well greased
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Well said Capt.Ed.
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This is exactly why my gear comes in the house after every trip. My routine is soap and water with the drag tight and toweled off, let it sit for a few hours, back off the drags and spray with this stuff Corrosion X. I heard the WD-40 is a penatrating oil which actually pushes water into the reel. This "X" stuff works like Frebreeze and disolves moisture while lubricating. Sounds like I'm selling the stuff!! ;D
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Hi Fin,
Where did you purchase the Corrision X? I use Salt-X but I would like to try your method.
Thanks,
Ed
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very good post. t^
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http://www.marinestore.com/CorrosionX.html?cart=3261569835379343#how
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Thanks Fin ...
Ed