How to cleaning my reels After a fishing trip, especially for salt water fishing

[Jeri]

Hi Mel,

I would recommend a pine scented polish - as it will enhance the experince for your future customers, and offer the possibility of massking that fishy smell you get on EVA handles. 

Cheers


Jeri

[Capt Ahab]

Hi All,

After our fishing trips, all the reels get dumped in a bucket of fresh water, to get rid of all the salt, sand and dust, then allowed to dry in the open air.

Rods get pretty much the same treatment, a mild detergent and good wash down.

I do the same - soak those reels - never spray (you will push the salt and dirt deeper into the reel)

I also use a mild vinegar solution to remove the salt (hand wipe with a rag)  - takes it all off nicely