Rod / Reel / Jig care

[Tym_Green]

Hi guys,

First, thanks everyone for sharing information and posting pictures. I don't get out as much as I want to but I'm glad you guys are getting out and sharing.

I just completed an order for some nice eastern tackle Jigs and I began to wonder what is the proper way to take care of them. Besides the Jigs can you give me instructions on Rod and Reel care. I'm still new to this so any assistance would be appreciated

Thanks

[Jiggin Junkie]

Just rinse off your rods reels and tackle and store in a dry place. Place jigs in storage bag to keep the paint from being chipped off in transport.

[Jared D]

I agree... rinse (use a light soapy solution to break down the salt) and then let air dry well. Everything should be done this way... jigs, reel, rod guides, etc. Then relube the reel.

I also usually pull off a few hundered feet of line and wash it as its coming off, then let it dry before rewinding it back on. Helps keep the line in good shape as well as allows you to find nicks.

[Sea Draggin]

Thanks for the business. The best way to keep your jigs is either one of the jig rolls that Zack makes

http://shop.easterntackle.com/produc...4&categoryId=5

Or a shimano or similar jig bag. Although the jigs come with hooks, I take them off and store them seperately. I carry enough for everyone usually, so I have rolls and a big jig bag.

Soap and light water pressure is always best for reels.

Let us know what else you need.

[jig42na]

Pretty much what everyone else said. The key is fresh water rinse. I will wash the rod with soap and water if i get to it, but not always. I do however always wash with a wet rag, not just squit them down. Never full blast hose water on the reels as you can puch out the grease. I do not like using soap on the reels. Jig hooks will rust away quickly if you do not rinse them. I always sharpen them too on each trip.

[The Codfather]

A reel and rod cover only costs about $10-20 and will protect your stuff from scrapes and dirt.

[shoefish]

Just two other notes on the reel washing if you're new to it:

If it's a conventional, lock down the drag when you rinse it off and then drop it to free spool when it's dry and you're ready to store it.

If it's a spinner, pay close attention to the roller bearing on the bail- it's easy to miss and if it seizes up it can burn the line.

Happy jigging!

[Tym_Green]

Thanks for all of the advise.
How often do you change your lines on your reels? I'm guessing it depends on how often you go out. But normally what is the time frame?

[Sea Draggin]

Diawa boat braid should last you quite some time. Occasionally I will have a break off and will either splice a new piece onto the top, or I will transfer the remaining line to a smaller reel.

New leader every trip. Sometimes several per day.