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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: fishyfish on August 10, 2007, 09:40:18 PM

Title: Do you guys rinse off your level wind and fly reels in fresh after fishing salt?
Post by: fishyfish on August 10, 2007, 09:40:18 PM

Hello,

 
 Do you guys rinse off your level wind and fly reels in fresh after fishing in salt water? Can you just put them under a tap? Thannkyou.

Title: Re: Do you guys rinse off your level wind and fly reels in fresh after fishing salt?
Post by: Lumps on August 11, 2007, 03:47:04 AM

It has to be done.

Title: Re: Do you guys rinse off your level wind and fly reels in fresh after fishing salt?
Post by: Nicole on August 11, 2007, 08:01:59 AM

I don't do it regularly, but I have gear designed specifically for salt (bonefish), and whenever I have that gear in fresh, I give it a dunking.

I've never had any problems with that, but the gear is very high quality.

But I do rinse my freshwater ties after every use. A real pain, but better than rust.

Cheers,
Nicole

Title: Re: Do you guys rinse off your level wind and fly reels in fresh after fishing salt?
Post by: GoldHammeredCroc on August 11, 2007, 05:07:55 PM

If you want it to last, wash it down - include hooks and gear too and then dry it off. 

Title: Re: Do you guys rinse off your level wind and fly reels in fresh after fishing s
Post by: Sandhead on August 11, 2007, 09:03:25 PM

Always rinse your gear after using it in the salt... Same with the motor on a boat

Title: Re: Do you guys rinse off your level wind and fly reels in fresh after fishing salt?
Post by: Fish Assassin on August 12, 2007, 12:07:15 PM

I wash with rod, reel and lines after every trip particularly after fishing in the ocean.

Title: Re: Do you guys rinse off your level wind and fly reels in fresh after fishing salt?
Post by: Rodney on August 12, 2007, 12:09:46 PM

Quote from: Fish Assassin on August 12, 2007, 12:07:15 PM

I wash with rod...

Excuse me?!?! :o

Title: Re: Do you guys rinse off your level wind and fly reels in fresh after fishing salt?
Post by: Fish Assassin on August 12, 2007, 12:27:31 PM

Translation: I wash my rod,line and reel with soap and water after every trip  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Do you guys rinse off your level wind and fly reels in fresh after fishing salt?
Post by: BladeKid on August 12, 2007, 12:53:12 PM

Yes, it's a must.