Thread: Spinning Reel Storage

It will probably be 10-12 months before I get to surf fish again. Is it better to remove all line from the reel to clean spool good or just flush with fresh water and put in storage?

Fresh water rinse should be done after each use.....if not done, it might be an issue now

IMHO a freshwater 'flush' would be the worse possible way to treat them prior to longterm storage...

Yes, strip the line off (it may well degrade anyway) and wipe the inside of the spool with Reel magic or salt emulsifier and lubricate (with reel oil or 3-n-1) the line roller, bail joints, handle and shaft under the spool (and lube any bearings you can easily reach).
Wipe away any sand or water you see with a cloth rag or paper towel.
Then spray Reel magic around the outside of the reel and wipe away excess.
Store indoors if possible and take it off the rod (treat the rod guides and reel seat similarly.

That should be all needed to keep them in tiptop shape for next time, unless the reels were dunked into saltwater during use?

Hope this helps!

Line is relatively cheap. Better to strip it off than chance corrosion or a weak spot the you get to the coast next time.

Also if you put the spool back on make sure there is no tension (drag) on the spool.

Originally Posted by Pier#r

IMHO a freshwater 'flush' would be the worse possible way to treat them prior to longterm storage...

Yes, strip the line off (it may well degrade anyway) and wipe the inside of the spool with Reel magic or salt emulsifier and lubricate (with reel oil or 3-n-1) the line roller, bail joints, handle and shaft under the spool (and lube any bearings you can easily reach).
Wipe away any sand or water you see with a cloth rag or paper towel.
Then spray Reel magic around the outside of the reel and wipe away excess.
Store indoors if possible and take it off the rod (treat the rod guides and reel seat similarly.

That should be all needed to keep them in tiptop shape for next time, unless the reels were dunked into saltwater during use?

Hope this helps!

Guys, Thanks for the help. Pier##, is there any question that I can ask that you can't provide an EXPERT answer to? You and the Gang have been most helpful this season.

IF we don't have an answer we'll find someone who does ;-)

Fishing tackle maintenance has had to evolve along with the technological changes and the proverbial methods don't always pertain now.