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Author Topic: Do you guys rinse off your level wind and fly reels in fresh after fishing salt?  (Read 2358 times)

fishyfish

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Do you guys rinse off your level wind and fly reels in fresh after fishing salt?
« 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.
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Re: Do you guys rinse off your level wind and fly reels in fresh after fishing salt?
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2007, 03:47:04 AM »
It has to be done.
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Re: Do you guys rinse off your level wind and fly reels in fresh after fishing salt?
« Reply #2 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
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Re: Do you guys rinse off your level wind and fly reels in fresh after fishing salt?
« Reply #3 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. 
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Re: Do you guys rinse off your level wind and fly reels in fresh after fishing s
« Reply #4 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
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Re: Do you guys rinse off your level wind and fly reels in fresh after fishing salt?
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2007, 12:07:15 PM »
I wash with rod, reel and lines after every trip particularly after fishing in the ocean.
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Re: Do you guys rinse off your level wind and fly reels in fresh after fishing salt?
« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2007, 12:09:46 PM »
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Re: Do you guys rinse off your level wind and fly reels in fresh after fishing salt?
« Reply #7 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
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Re: Do you guys rinse off your level wind and fly reels in fresh after fishing salt?
« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2007, 12:53:12 PM »
Yes, it's a must.
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