reel protection from corrosion.

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leerfish tackle

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Lets read about your thoughts.regarding correct corrosion protection treatment. Conventional and baitcast your feedback will be much appreciated.
 
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grootvis

Sealiner
Heres what i do and its quite methodical and gets done religiously each fishing trip etc,

Starting off, if i have some fresh water with me a rinse off during the fishing trip, when day is over , reel comes off, gets a rinse in warm water, a spin on the spool, gets wiped dry, drag loosened, most times leave reel in free spool, after every couple of outings, the same procedure followed by oiling of bearings, grease, drag washers, etc. Every 2 years or so, change of bearings , reels always look like new. I dont wear any kind of jewelery that can scratch my reels, wedding rings and watches are the worst! I have neoprene reel covers for my reels when transporting to and from beach, on the odd occassion i will keep the reels on the rod if the fish are biting and i forsee an early start to the day!
 
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Ray11

Sealiner
Hi there.

If you do a search on sealine there are many opinions and all work in their own unique way.

Other that the general rinsing and maintenance and so on. grootvis's advice is basically what most of us do.

The products people use may differ. Im use corrosion block oil. Its basically a corrosion protector. What I specifically like about it is that its thin and migrates to the areas needed. I use it for my guides after rinsing the rod as well. But some people use different products.
The most important thing to remember is to always rinse your equipment after each and every trip religiously.

Enjoy the fishing.
 
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EugeneC

Sealiner
grootvis wrote:
Heres what i do and its quite methodical and gets done religiously each fishing trip etc,

Starting off, if i have some fresh water with me a rinse off during the fishing trip, when day is over , reel comes off, gets a rinse in warm water, a spin on the spool, gets wiped dry, drag loosened, most times leave reel in free spool, after every couple of outings, the same procedure followed by oiling of bearings, grease, drag washers, etc. Every 2 years or so, change of bearings , reels always look like new. I dont wear any kind of jewelery that can scratch my reels, wedding rings and watches are the worst! I have neoprene reel covers for my reels when transporting to and from beach, on the odd occassion i will keep the reels on the rod if the fish are biting and i forsee an early start to the day!
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Ditto, except after air drying over night I spray all parts with Spanjaard. That is if I don't plan on going fishing the next day.
 
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leerfish tackle

New member
This is also possible. tighten your drag rinse or lightly spray your reel down.you can use slightly soapy cold water and a cloth too.then rinse lightly.dry with a shammy or cloth.then spray the tackle protector spray onto a cloth and wipe your reel down.
 
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leerfish tackle

New member
This is also possible. tighten your drag rinse or lightly spray your reel down.you can use slightly soapy cold water and a cloth too.then rinse lightly.dry with a shammy or cloth.then spray the spanjaard tackle protector spray onto a cloth and wipe your reel down.
 
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EugeneC

Sealiner
Prevents / slows salt corrosion and displaces moisture, which helps prevent rust. I've been using it for a couple of years and I think it helps a lot.
 
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EugeneC

Sealiner
What tackle protector are you using? I recommend reading the label carefully so you know what it's made up of, marketing is a funny thing and you might just end up spraying your reel with the same thing you wipe it down with.
 
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EugeneC

Sealiner
I only use the bottom one in the photo, I doubt there's need for both, although if it makes you sleep better, why not?
 
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leerfish tackle

New member
What I have noticed about the tackle protector is that its a cleaning and protection agent.and its much thinner than the silicone spray and not as sticky like the silicone spray. And what I have noticed about the silicone spray is that its a lubricant agent. Its much thicker than the tackle protector and much more sticky than the tackle protector. So I think both are good in there own way.but I think I will rather use the spanjaard fishing tackle protector on my reels.and the spanjaard silicone spray on my rods.your thoughts will be kindly appreciated....
 
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EugeneC

Sealiner
I'm no expert mate, don't take my word for it. I have always used the tackle protector only and my reels are in perfect shape, even though I fish a lot. But I must add I clean all my gear religiously, which to me is much more important than using any kind of spray.

There are anglers on this forum that have vastly more knowledge and experience than me, I'm sure someone will be able to shed more light on the subject. From my personal experience the way I handle my reels has always worked fine, so I'm happy with the results.
 
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grootvis

Sealiner
Scratches, i cannot emphasize, scratches, prevent them and you will prevent 80% of corrosion on your reels. I almost burst into tears and run like Zola bud to my workshop when I see a scratch on my reels! Best cause of corrosion, exposed metal.
 
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