Extend The Life Of Your Saltwater Spinning Reel With This Easy Cleaning Guide!

How to clean a spinning reel after saltwater use. Capt. Chris Myers shows how to clean and maintain your fishing reels. This method will clean and protect your reel and make it last for years despite the corrosive action of saltwater. www.flatsfishin... Light tackle and fly fishing charters near Orlando
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[@brenterwin99611]

Been using Pledge since 1979, it works better than anything out there. Best advice you could give Capt. Chris.

[@laurentdubot2402]

The only gripe I have with this reel is the weight, but that goes with the size of the reel kzbin.infoUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . I brought this salmon fishing up in Oswego, NY. I coupled it with a Cabela's Whuppin Stick. I had no problem pulling in a 14lb salmon. I will probably use this for surf fishing this summer and downgrade to a 3500 series Battle II next salmon season to save my wrists. All of the operations are butter smooth and the bail is nice and thick and has a solid flip to it. Everything about this reel is sturdy and strong. The drag system held up to the salmon and was also super smooth. I did use a scale to set the drag properly before going out to the river and this worked out tremendously. A bunch of other guys on the river would hook up and snap almost immediately. Just because you have a good drag system doesn't do anything if you don't set it correctly.

[@teofiloaguirre44]

This is a good technique that I like and the captain is a Florida native so I learned something new. Great video

[@CaptChrisMyers]

Unless the reel got submerged or you are spraying it hard, water should not be getting to the internal parts to cause corrosion.

[@benniewilliams2019]

I find that the process described in the video, although excellent, is not fully effective for reels used in SURF FISHING. The salt spray and wind blown sand will get deep INTO your reels despite taking extreme pre-cautions. Inevitably, a fish will pull your rod/reel and entire sand spike into the sandy beach. I vacation twice a year for 2 weeks for surf and wade fishing in salt water in Florida. I rinse the entire rod and reel thoroughly with garden hose on the soft "shower" setting for at least one minute per reel. I do this daily after EVERY salt water use (2 times a day if I take a break back to the beach house). At the end of the day, I mix up a gallon bucket of water with JET DRY in it and dunk rinse the reel for another minute. This will not allow water spots crystallize inside your reel and bearings., AND will flush rinse out the salt water and most sand particles! Believe me, water spots DO crystalize INSIDE your bearings! Finally, I wipe the reel down with a damp cloth. When I return inland to my home away from the beach, I totally disassemble, clean and lubricate all my reels! The first time I did this is when I discovered crystalized water spots inside the reel visually and inside the bearings by a rotational feel check! I clean my reels and bearings with CRC Electronic Cleaner in aerosol can (WalMart). It instantly dissolves any crystalized water spots remaining and DOES NOT harm any metal or plastic materials. 15 years now, and I still have all my original reels and they perform as good as new after this process. I have had to replace a few bearings, one way clutches and screws along the way, but I am very pleased and confident with this process!

[@thespig13]

When you say Jet Dry, you mean the dishwasher stuff? This is fantastic information, and the information I was looking for! I have two reels( not even made for surf fishing) that I'm taking along to use surf fishing and want to know how to properly clean them after use.

[@CaptChrisMyers]

I do not take apart my reels and mess with the inside as it is easy to get the gears out of alignment. I rely on a repair shop to do that kind of work.

[@CaptChrisMyers]

Corrosion X will work as well

[@interminablyperplexed4903]

I've tried everything(I live at beach and fish saltwater weekly). I fish out of a 16 ft skiff and kayaks so there is always some saltwater getting on my reels one way or another. So, I just gave up years ago. I only buy $30 reels or less, the best I can find for that price range, but I still use decent rods. I basically spend about $200 a year on replacing reels, so I guess I'm still spending very little in the grand scheme considering I'm using them approximately 40 or 50 times a year. I have had the same freshwater baitcasters and spinning reels for about 15 years and I fish fresh water probably 12-15 times a year. I'd love to use some higher quality saltwater reels again, but I just can't justify it as I guess I'm terrible at keeping them in good working order.

[@CaptChrisMyers]

Buy a couple good reels and they will not only be so much smoother, they will last much longer. I have some personal reels that I have been using for well over 10 years in nothing but salt.

[@interminablyperplexed4903]

@@CaptChrisMyers oh I've had $200 reels with sealed technology and stainless bearings etc. Still after about a year I had issues and have lost a few. Just not worth it for a moron like me. I have the same 3 Quantum freshwater bait casters for about 14 years, but they never see saltwater of course. I live almost right on the waterway so salt just floats in the air by my house all the time. I actually may get a couple new Shimanos and a Lews I've been eyeing this winter, but they'll only be used in the boat, not the kayak and by me only. Honestly don't really mind the cheap reels though...catch the same as my buddies in the backwaters anyway. When we go out to the 10 or 30 mile buoys, I just use their equipment of course for kings and what not. Take care

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Hay Capt dose pledge really work on a reel never heard of this thanks

[@kayakfishingnovice8842]

Thanks! This was helpful I am gonna use it on my old reels noW.

[@rkh7169]

Does the pledge not get onto the line and then leave a sent trail in the water?

[@user-du4qt3io7y]

I like using the Ardent Reel Guard corrosion inhibitor. Have not had any trouble with it yet (Knock on wood) also purchased some quantum hot sauce but havent had to use it.

[@RW2709]

5*****Stars and a thumbs up two you my friend for the great fishing tips and how two cast your spinning reel I love all of your video keep them comeing bud........

[@jinfeng77]

What about the line (mono or braid)? It went into salt water and came back reeled into the spool? Just using towel to wipe wouldnt get salt moisture out of the packed / reeled line, right? I guess if you go out every other day its probably fine. But if i go once a month, wouldnt the spooled line that trapped salt water/moisture causing line damage or even worse reel damage? How to clean the line? Necessary? Thanks a lot!

[@CaptChrisMyers]

i have never found that to be a problem but you could take your spool off and hose it down if you want.

[@jaygee1772]

Thanks for the video and sound advice Chris.

[@austinismyfirstname]

Is there a corrosion spray that I can apply to all the internal parts and gears alone with the external parts. Because I bought a new rod and reel 2 months ago and it already seized up on me. After I watched your video this method is how I clean my reels, and it still seized up on me.

[@robsimpson3771]

Great tip with the pledge! Thanks captain 👩‍✈️

[@ericdevaughn]

i do a lot of kayak fishing in salt water, and the reel inevitably gets submerged from time to time. If your reel gets this much exposure to salt water, do you do anything differently?

[@84erald]

hello. Hey great videos man. I am really learning from your videos. one question, what exactly is that spry that u throw to the spinning reel? Thank you

[@lobo9er]

thanks for the reply just subscribed. I am pretty green as far salt water fishing goes, and appreciate the advice, thanks.

[@macuser1232]

I drop my surf rod in the sand a lot, and I was wondering what the best way to get all the sand in the reel off.

[@CaptChrisMyers]

If you are getting sand under the spool you need to take it off. If it is getting inside the body of the reel, keep it out of the sand cause it aint gonna last long

[@kayakandlandfishing2651]

Will pledge damage a shimano Stradic fk or any shimano reel

[@hichamelmohtadi]

good tips captain. tight lines...

[@quercus4730]

Great info. Thank You.

[@itsmemrqiz4135]

thank you this is very helpful

[@patrickwallace5711]

Chris, can/will lemon Pledge on the line contaminate the line, effectively repelling fish?

[@CaptChrisMyers]

Never hurt my stuff.

[@ricardofishing7224]

In the store talking about silicone spray, does it work too?

[@CaptChrisMyers]

I have never tried it and do not think I would want my reel all slick like silicone would make it. I have used reel magic spray and it seems to work well.

[@OhKnow379]

In the 2 times I used my rod/reel i rinsed the reel and the rod off with the medium pressure shower setting on my hose. Will it cause any damage?

[@CaptChrisMyers]

i doubt it. Repeated washing with a hose can eventually lead to salt getting inside the body of the reel.

[@OhKnow379]

@@CaptChrisMyers Okay thanks!

[@CaptChrisMyers]

Lemon Pledge furniture polish

[@jamman012]

it's 's for the tips . I never would of thought of pledge . been using WD_40 . Will the pledge leave wax buildup over time ?

[@CaptChrisMyers]

+Jamman I never had a problem with it

[@stupidchannel1000]

What size rod is that? Medium or medium heavy? And whats the best all around spinning rod?

[@CaptChrisMyers]

The rod is a medium. Your other question is a bit too broad. It depends on where you fish, the size of the lures, the terrain, etc. I use Falcon Coastal medium Gulf Spin for the flats.

[@lobo9er]

pledge degrade the line at all? if its sits in storage awhile?

[@CaptChrisMyers]

+lobo9er never has for me

[@crysis1091987]

I got grease on my braided line while surf fishing. any advice on how to clean it?

[@liftedpotato6973]

I know it's late but in braid just get new braid but clean the spool befor the new line goes on

[@johnthebeatle84]

can you use the same rod and reel for both salt and fresh water fishing?

[@CaptChrisMyers]

You can but you must take very good care of cheaper reels as they will easily corrode. If you are going to be doing a lot of saltwater look for reels with stainless steel ball bearings.

[@ChaBarry]

Thank you captain

[@daviddaigrepont9485]

Does the pledge damage the line?

[@CaptChrisMyers]

Never had a problem with it doing so.

[@yetwow6463]

Hi,does spray pledge suit for plastic fishing reel?

[@CaptChrisMyers]

I don't know but I do not think it would be necessary.

[@yetwow6463]

@@CaptChrisMyers thank you so much

[@gavinkralik4694]

do you do the same if your reel get submerged in salt water, or do you clean the gears

[@CaptChrisMyers]

+Gavin Kralik If it was submerged, you need to have it disassembled and cleaned right away.

[@gavinkralik4694]

would it be the same if it is a new penn reel,that could possibly have waterproof seal.

[@gavinkralik4694]

and do you need to clean the gears,or just the spool and lubricate the gears where the spool is with water proof grease.

[@gavinkralik4694]

sorry for all the comments,but my reel was only submerged for about 1 to 2 seconds

[@CaptChrisMyers]

+Gavin Kralik You would have to take it apart and see if water got on the inside. definitely the roller bearing and handle.

[@jamesireland1638]

What is the soft plastic your using

[@CaptChrisMyers]

It is a 3" DOA CAL shad tail with a 1/8 oz jighead. My favorite all around combo.

[@jonah1821]

How do you clean a spincast after saltwater fishing?

[@gabecoder2728]

Dunk rinse in warm water

[@caingarcia99]

always heard fish are sensitive to scent. does the pledge do anything adverse. or is a hungry fish a hungry fish??

[@CaptChrisMyers]

+Cain G Never caused me a problem. Been doing it for years.

[@caingarcia99]

Thank you. I'll give it a try. New to the saltwater scene.

[@scottd3532]

can you use any furniture polish?

[@CaptChrisMyers]

I have no experience with any other brands

[@cochinaable]

What does the Pledge do? Do you polish or wipe it off or just leave it on?

[@CaptChrisMyers]

Wipe it off. Leaves a protective coating.

[@SuperJox]

Thank you

[@VJTrey1]

How do you clean your reel when got rained?

[@CaptChrisMyers]

+VJTrey1 ran should not hurt it much. You may want to spray the outside with something like reel magic or similar.

[@VJTrey1]

+Chris Myers yes sir i what i did was get a wd 40 spray it on a cotton cloth and wipe it down to my reel thank you for your response appreciated my worries is now gone!

[@cameronpociask8276]

Do you tighten the drag down all of the way or keep the drag where it was when you last fished it? Thanks! -CamandScottInReelTime

[@CaptChrisMyers]

I do not tighten the drag. If you are going to store the reel for a while, loosen it before storage.

[@keyboardkevin5949]

Chris Myers Could I use WD-40 on a cloth and wipe it on the reel? Would it hurt the reel?

[@Jazzberrytpt1]

::Kevin Tran Music Man:: You can if you dont get in on the line. WD 40 eats the line.

[@Jazzberrytpt1]

Real Magic works great?

[@hrisstoforos]

thanks

[@Bromar01]

Where could I find some good material for cleaning a rod that has been completely submerged in salt water? I cant find any good answers besides taking it to be serviced, to which I'm sure is one way to deal with this problem. If someone could point me to the right direction, that would be awesome!

[@silvostevanello246]

👍👍👍👌👌

[@tazmax72]

Pledge furniture polish ??? Weird !!!

[@jacobgonzales8449]

lEmOn pLedge