I DO THIS TO EVERY ROD EVERY YEAR

[@stevied8855]

Hi Mate, Newly sub'd your channel. I have a useful tip for your viewers regarding Rod Guides. Wrap them in Vinegar soaked Cotton Wool and leave for about an hour. This will remove all dirt and rust from the guides. Thanks, Steve in Scotland.

[@mayassa58]

Good tip on the q tips. To clean the cork use a 50 50 mix of bleach and water Use a toothbrush to scrub the cork then rinse. Comes out super clean. Does not hurt the cork. An old timer showed me this 20 years ago. Been using this on my g loomis rods all this time no problems

[@richardmajewski4104]

Have not done a thorough cleaning of my rods in several years and after your tips I made this a weekend project as we now have ice on the water. Baby wipes worked the best for me, less mess as the blocks tended to flake off. Cork sealer worked so well I put two coats on them. Cleaning the guides was easy and I was able to find and repair a couple that I didn't know were bad. Cleaning up the blanks left my rods looking almost new. Great video for me to follow.

[@TackleJunky81]

Richard Majewski Glad to hear it Richard!

[@signelengis]

The magic erasers are essentially sanding. Be warned that they create micro abrasions that will cause the items to retain dirt or remove top seals.

[@sparky36199]

Warm water and a cloth works on everything. Worked for me for nearly 40yrs. I don't get suckered by tackle companies saying buy this and that. It's all a con to get you to buy more stuff that you don't need. Money is all they are after.

[@jp040759]

I have been cleaning my cork handles with a cotton rag and isopropyl alcohol. No hard scrubbing and no abrasion. I have 2 Eagle Claw rods from 1975 and the cork is still in perfect shape after all this time.

[@jonwolfe4364]

Watched an older video of you applying this and decided to do the same. All i got to say is i appreciate it, saved my cork and easy to clean! Have a good thanksgiving!

[@TackleJunky81]

Jon W No problem Jon, you too!

[@homeofinventions]

Just rub a white candle on the cork and then rub it with your fingers to create a little "heat". Box of birthday candles are usually in every household already...

[@RockyTopSplash]

Magic Erasers clean EVERYTHING !!

[@leonkeating1015]

Rocky Top Splash yup

[@ThroneOfDespair]

There is a product made by G96 called Sportsman's silicone gun &reel cloth. These whipes clean the reels and rod blanks and leave a protective layer on them.Leaves them looking new and mint! Been using them for a decade ➕ and if you knew how was about my tackle or saw my gear,you would be sold!

[@gscompton1965]

the real name for the magic eraser is MELAMINE Foam, you can buy it for like 38cents the same size as Magic Eraser , Been buying/useing it for years.... just my 2 cents worth thought it might help . Yes the Cork seal is awsome ! Awsome Video TJ keep them coming .....TL and God Bless

[@TackleJunky81]

Kentucky65 Thanks bud!

[@SJBassin]

Late response lol but I always Pledge the guides. Seemed to have worked for me for years now. Sorry didn't say great video BTW. Meant to leave it along with the like.

[@TackleJunky81]

👊💪

[@christopherpettersen2359]

Great rod care maintenance tips.... thanks for sharing.

[@TackleJunky81]

Christopher Pettersen Thanks for watching!

[@floridabmw3150]

Bc of ur review of the sealant I use it on all my rods. I fish inshore in the mud and salt and all my cork looks like new still. Thanks man, cleaned my older rods with a microfiber and it worked well enough.

[@TackleJunky81]

My pleasure buddy!

[@floridabmw3150]

tacticalsmokepole I’ve yet to, imagine if I see it looking a worn out I’ll refresh. Sadly I don’t fish enough to wear out the sealant.

[@decoyn-7782]

I use U40 on all of my Champion and Extreme rods, amazing how much it helps. Keep in mind anyone thinking about doing this, you can only do it once. So don't try to seal multiple times. Also to clean the cork baby wipes are the best think you can use... the magic eraser has abrasive properties to it and will actually sand your cork a bit. The only time you should use the eraser is if you have an older rod and want to clean it good and possibly have the sanding action. But if it is new, or once you put the U40 on, I wouldn't use anything but baby wipes from then on. I actually use baby wipes on the entire rod to clean it too and then Q tips on the guides.

[@BassGeek]

Great tips man. It's about time for me to start the clean up, repair, and inventory process. I'm gonna try to do a little more winter fishing this year however.

[@TackleJunky81]

BassGeek Thanks bud!

[@chrispearson4325]

Baby wipes would leave a moisturizer behind.. no pun intended...how can you treat your handles with oils in your cork?

[@mackredsnapper]

I started doing this 20 years ago and it still holds up to this day. They can only be sealed once incase people wanted to know.

[@TackleJunky81]

mackredsnapper Thanks for watching bud!

[@thomaschesniak4534]

Great video. Thank you. It’s getting cold up in Chicago. Going to put most rods away for winter and was wondering the best way to clean them.

[@TackleJunky81]

Thank you!

[@arngreencare8955]

I've been using Modge Podge outdoor.

[@angelasheppard7197]

What was the chemical you clean the guides with? Thanks

[@space.cowboy69]

First open water bass this year!!

[@scotpender9460]

Another great presentation buddy, keep them up and thanks for all of your cool tips in this vid! Happy Thanksgiving to you and all of your loved ones!

[@TackleJunky81]

Scot Pender Thanks Scot!

[@Skurtz007]

Those swabs - were you calling them “artist” or “ardent?” And are they readily available? Thanks. Good tips.

[@helotaxi]

Ardent. Same swabs that come in their reel cleaning kit.

[@anthonycash4609]

Any ideas on what to use on the foam grips to keep them from being so slick once they get wet.

[@TackleJunky81]

Could use some grip tape.

[@0riginall337]

Cork grips are so much better than foam

[@alcatelevolve2859]

Average Joe , I refuse to put the hook in my cork, I like mine Mint

[@micheler1615]

Do the handles get slippery when they get wet after sealing or does the U40 cork seal make them grippy?

[@TackleJunky81]

Michele R I haven't noticed them getting slippery at all.

[@angelasheppard7197]

Where did you get your Ardent. Thanks

[@doggmansnapperdude3405]

I have been using rubbing alcohol on a rag for the cork they look great when I’m done is that harmful or ... I also use q tips with alcohol for the guides it works really well but like I said if everyone else isn’t using it or saying it in the comments is a little concerning so lay it on me haha

[@yendorwhite]

You need to soak da cork like that saturday night live skit.

[@doinitoutdoors184]

Haha!

[@Michaelb2127]

Awesome video thanks for the tips

[@TackleJunky81]

The Bass Master Thanks for watching!

[@nathanbeerman1506]

Lol i dont clean or seal my rods and i still fish with my very first ugly stick granted shes over 20yrs old so she dont look new but she still beats up cats and large mouths so I guess I'll probably get attacked for this one but before you do everyone has an opinion just like an a****** doesn't mean you got to make it or tell the person that they're wrong nice video man works for you that's all that matters

[@InformedOutdoors]

Great information! Thanks for sharing!

[@TackleJunky81]

Informed Outdoors No problem bud! Thanks for watching!

[@RockyTopSplash]

Another good video. love the tacklejunky shop.. is that a WIX website ? Looking to start me an apparel line as well when I get a little bigger... thanks for the info

[@PivotalG]

The shop.tacklejunky.com goes to the Outdoor Tech Wear website itself. The company that made TJ's Tournament jersey. They offered to make his entire line of shirts for his community. So the site itself is ran by OTW.

[@chrisharless1919]

Very informative! Thanks for the video!

[@TackleJunky81]

Chris Harless Thanks for watching man!

[@kawidaddy]

thanks for the vid. Happy Turkey Day brother

[@TackleJunky81]

Kawidaddy 710 Happy Thanksgiving to you too brother!

[@miamiwax5504]

damn wish i would have known this, just bought 2 cork rods last week but already have soaked them with saltwater every day

[@mitchelldorn8850]

I love your channel and keep up with the vids. This year is my first year bass fishing and I got a zebco 6ft6 baitcaster 3.4 gear ratio. What is your fav company to use

[@davidrussell9290]

Lew's is what you want. 3:4 is pretty low. It may have applications that I'm unaware of though.

[@robertgerber2533]

Will the wax get tiny stuck on fish scales off?

[@TackleJunky81]

Robert Gerber I would think so. You can use some soapy water as well.

[@Papa_O.A.M]

I just bought a 13 fishing concept A3 reel, with the cork handles, would you suggest using the u40 cork sealer on them or do you think that 13 fishing already puts it on them since them seem to be a little darker than most cork from companies...

[@TackleJunky81]

Thomas Weikel I doubt they come sealed.

[@hunternixonfishing2500]

Hey TJ thanks as always for answering my many questions. I recently bought an Okuma TCS M+/MF action rod. Two part question, when it says Moderate fast action does that mean the action is between moderate and fast and the second question I have is what other baits besides a jerkbait could I throw on the TCS M+ rod? Thanks as always.

[@TackleJunky81]

Hunter Nixon Yes sir! It's not as slow as a moderate and not as fast as a fast action rod. Great rod for treble hook baits.

[@hunternixonfishing2500]

TackleJunky81 okay cool cause I fish mainly dirty water and don’t really fish jerkbaits but I’ll throw a lipless crankbait all day long. I was just worried the Moderate fast action and that soft tip wouldn’t be enough to fish rattle traps

[@TackleJunky81]

Hunter Nixon Depends how you fish them, but overall it's a killer rod for treble hook baits.

[@hunternixonfishing2500]

TackleJunky81 would it also work for something like a 3/8 ounce chatterbait?

[@TackleJunky81]

Hunter Nixon it's a bit soft for my taste for a chatter bait.

[@arngreencare8955]

Got to try the wax idea...

[@unseenoutdoors]

I love this time of years get to just sit in the tackle room and play with all my toys..... Is your wife planning on doing anymore videos ?

[@TackleJunky81]

unseenoutdoors s She has a couple planned.

[@bigalcervantes5118]

Hey Junky my friend, im a 100% saltwater angler, what would be your advice for cleaning reels and rods that have been exposed to sand and salt. Thanks AL

[@TackleJunky81]

Albert Cervantes Not sure on that one bud, I don't have any experience with the salt.

[@charlielightfoot9141]

What kind of rod was that first one ?

[@TackleJunky81]

Dobyns Champ Extreme HP

[@starwars095]

Hey TJ81: Happy Thanksgivings to you and family. I’d like to know what is a good price range for a rod where It’s not cheap and flimsy and will break in a week or two or I’m paying for features I don’t need? Also does it matter if I’m getting a rod and reel from same company like Okuma Quantum lew’s ect?Thanks

[@mainebassin8176]

Brenden Grant I would say $100 is a good price range for a rod and no it doesn't matter what brand it doesn't have to be he smae

[@fishingismydrug1]

Abu Garcia black max, good set up. Otherwise, staying above $50 (normal retail price) each, will keep you in decent equipment. I've tried cheaper reels, they just don't last. Now through February is a great time to buy, with all the sales and boat shows coming up.

[@TackleJunky81]

Get what you can afford, but a 100 dollar price point will get you a solid rod.

[@seizedcarcass8440]

Who else love to find random lures people lost when your fishing. It’s like finding a treasure!

[@alcatelevolve2859]

Rod asmr, nice....

[@heathschwab]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing. God bless

[@heathschwab]

Do you have a video on cleaning and greasing your reels. I'm having prob I've cleaned many but been told not to use what I use anymore. But my kids non profit fishing group i can only afford used reels. So I clean and add grease or used to add Valvoline but was told quit using not good for the reels. But I need to learn Better way the degrees the reel and add a grease. Some reels are very bad so they need dipped in something. Please help the better my reels work the more kids I can bless. But if you got a video it would help I've watched alot everyone uses diffrent stuff or they use high price stuff I can't afford I have to clean 50 to 75 reels a year. But any help to soak and grease would bless me. Thanks god bless

[@steve4321able]

Hey Jim, I see that Tackle Warehouse is putting all Okuma rods on Clearance status for the Black Friday sale. Not a good sign. Usually when they do that they phase that brand out. Any thoughts?

[@TackleJunky81]

steve4321able No clue, BUT Mustad, Strike King, Missile, Gambler and others as well are also on clearance.

[@steve4321able]

Ok lets hope for the best my friend.

[@jasonmiller5716]

U need to do the one week fishing for survival challenge. That would make a great video.

[@jasonmiller5716]

U got called out bro. Lol. Rules are. Make a 7 day video of fishing. Eat what you catch for 7 days. Fish only to eat and nothing else and prepared however you like. When completed u challenge whoever u desire to do the challenge that makes video. Good luck

[@jaimecunningham1057]

Sup brotha🎣 Have a happy Thanksgiving my friend ~Jaime

[@TackleJunky81]

Jaime Cunningham Happy Thanksgiving to you too brother!

[@mikebledsoe2315]

Where did you get your rod gloves from? Thank you

[@semajo.9514]

Mike Bledsoe I get them from amazon because they are much much cheaper. On tackle warehouse they can be upwards of 8 bucks a piece and I picked up a 20 pack on amazon for $25 dollars

[@semajo.9514]

It was on sale when I got it

[@ek6478]

Great video very helpful 👍

[@TackleJunky81]

Evan Kilpatrick Thanks Evan!

[@kenstaring6257]

Please Spell the name of that swab you use to clean you guides. Also, have you ever tried wd-40 on the eva foam. It seems to work well on my salt water rods.

[@TackleJunky81]

Ken Staring Ardent. I have not...

[@tjingram1207]

What kind of swabs are those ? Where do you find them?

[@langstonrowe8243]

👍 I wax my rods and guides every year🤷‍♂️ polyurethane works good on the cork also👏👏👏

[@baseballgod8065]

How long does that U40 cork sealer last ?

[@TackleJunky81]

Mark Mcdonald Not sure to be honest. No issues at all though with a full season of use.

[@richshackelford5793]

Are you selling your dobyns rods

[@TackleJunky81]

Not yet...

[@angelasheppard7197]

Nice q-tip hack

[@anthonyvega1138]

Shoot ya! Thanks for the tips!

[@TackleJunky81]

Anthony Vega Thanks for watching man!

[@rubencastillo2506]

Good info. Thanks

[@TackleJunky81]

Ruben Castillo No problem Ruben!

[@Fugettaboutit]

Cork gets dirty and then too smooth/slippery for me. Strangely enough, I kind of wish they'd stay how they were when you buy them new and they're wrapped in clear plastic.....at least it's somehow tacky that way. Does the sealing and cleaning help maintain some tackiness? I generally prefer EVA handles and probably like WINN wrap/texture the most....but there are so many nice rods with cork available.

[@TackleJunky81]

Fugettaboutit To me the sealer adds some grip.

[@dickiehoskins9835]

Nice video brotha

[@TackleJunky81]

Dick Hoskins Thanks dude!

[@jadiel2543]

I recently emailed st.croix and they advised me not to use cork seal.. just to use warm water and a soft cloth

[@jcs379]

do you know why?

[@TackleJunky81]

jcs379 no clue.

[@jimmyceltic4120]

Cool video just subbed have a good day and stay safe

[@TackleJunky81]

Jimmy Celtic Thanks Jimmy!

[@stevenguthriefishing6857]

Would Lucas speed wax work

[@TackleJunky81]

Steven Guthrie Outdoors Yes sir!

[@h.fajrulshaf3106]

saya suka, anda memperlakukan fshing roods seperti menyayangi anak sendiri, mantap.

[@jpvand1]

What does waxing the blank do that just cleaning doesn’t?

[@TackleJunky81]

jpvand1 It's just what I use to clean them.

[@JDsSportsRoom]

U wanna sell those HPs since you no longer fish them?

[@TackleJunky81]

JDsSportsRoom Not yet...