Your fishing reel is covered in dirt, salt, and other gunk and that needs cleaning, but you don’t know how.
If you don’t clean it out, your fishing reel will get stuck when you go to use it next. Cleaning a fishing reel can be a daunting task for some people.
Follow these simple steps how to clean a fishing reel.
How To Clean A Fishing Reel?
You ought not to clean your reel each time you use it.
Apply the oil every couple of uses and clean your reel occasionally. Maintaining your fishing reels is necessary if you want them to last long.
To clean a fishing reel, you can follow this step by step process.
Step 1) Take apart each part, and you can make use of masking tape to number each item so it will make it easier to reassemble later.
Use tweezers for handling wire clips and springs. Get rid of the line from the spool.
Step 2 ) Either cut out the fishing line from the reel or secure it with tape before removing the reel.
The fishing line will snag between the reel and the frame if you skip this last step.
Step 3) Then, Wash the entire length of the reel with clean water before you begin cleaning the spool.
Step 4) Apply any kind of good quality boat cleaner and use a small brush to scrub it.
Step 5) After rubbing the cleaner, thoroughly rinse with clean water and then dry it with a soft cloth or blow dryer.
