big_steve Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 hey raiders, just purchased my self my own Xmas pressie brought a shimano TORSA 30 and a awesome jigwrex rod to match it all i want to know is how ppl clean there better gear, rinse under a tap do u wipe it down? ect ect i pretty much am just after the do's and dont's when it comes to looking after top knotch gear.. thanks an merry xmas to all cheers steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big-Banana Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 1 Tighten the drag 2 Light hose, soapy sponge over the rod and reel 3 Light hose again, not too much pressure or you'll blow salt into the reel 4 Leave to dry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemmm Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 mate i just use fresh water. Rinse them off with a hose running slowly so as not to push any salt that may be there into the reel. I sometimes add a bit of reel grease to various parts on occasions. Simple but works for me.. Ben And give em a wipe with a rag to knock off any heavier crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namesay Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Are you gonna downrig with that outfit? I find the jigwrex rods are too short and miss a LOT of strikes. Cheers Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_steve Posted December 22, 2006 Author Share Posted December 22, 2006 Are you gonna downrig with that outfit? I find the jigwrex rods are too short and miss a LOT of strikes. Cheers Kelvin that was the plan.. although if thats the case that gives me the chanec of buying another rod hehehe blue water series 7'5 is that what u suggest? cheers steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest danielinbyron Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 missing strikes downrigging due to rod....?why is that the case? lack of flex or something else...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidgie Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 As above, but also spray with Inox... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Also dont forget to loosen the drag when your gear has dried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namesay Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 (edited) that was the plan.. although if thats the case that gives me the chanec of buying another rod hehehe blue water series 7'5 is that what u suggest? cheers steve I LOVE the bluewater series for downrigging. The shorter rods have a hard time hooking fish when downrigging unless the king really smashes the bait. They just don'thave enough length to help drive the hooks home when sitting in a rod holder. You'll pin most of the fish with the jigwrex but you'll miss some of the fish which are shy. Normally these are the HOODS!!!!! Just ask 445F about his short rod and the missed strike he had a couple of days ago fishing with me. This fish was big enough to swallow a large sized squid WHOLE but we missed it on BOTH hooks. I normally find that a fish big enough to do that is atleast 90cm. 445F has become a bit of an apprentice and he is learning quick!!! But I am still leading the bait catching tally..by a WIDE margin. WE have had debates on hooks and hook sizes. I like to fit the BIGGEST hook that will fit into a fish's mouth but 445F likes small hooks and chose the small trebles...and missed a really good fish!! I never use my jig type rods for downrigging. OK for standard trolling and other livebaiting but NEVER on a downrigger . Over the years I have missed too many good strikes. Cheers Kelvin Edited December 24, 2006 by namesay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest claudia Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 hey raiders, just purchased my self my own Xmas pressie brought a shimano TORSA 30 and a awesome jigwrex rod to match it all i want to know is how ppl clean there better gear, rinse under a tap do u wipe it down? ect ect i pretty much am just after the do's and dont's when it comes to looking after top knotch gear.. thanks an merry xmas to all cheers steve There is a spray called TACKLE GUARD which retails for $8.00 a tin. You rinse off your reels with fresh water and then you spray tackle guard which will not affect your fishing line or damage your fishing line. cheers claudia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rzep Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 Do you stock this Tackle Guard at the shop Claudia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 WATTOS has a couple of types available , I use the one in the purple can , have had no dramas whatsoever . Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rzep Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 Thanks for that Ross, I will check it out when I am there next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest claudia Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 (edited) Do you stock this Tackle Guard at the shop Claudia? Hi Paul yes we do have tackle guard at the shop. cheers claudia WATTOS has a couple of types available , I use the one in the purple can , have had no dramas whatsoever . Ross Hey Ross how are you I think your up to your 6th tin, you have that many rods and reels now cheers claudia Edited December 24, 2006 by claudia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieraider Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Penn recommend washng their gear in fresh water then a light spray of WD40 or their specialist spray after every use - sounds simple and effective to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rzep Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 (edited) Aussieraider, Regardless of what Penn recommend I would never spray WD40 onto any reels. Edited January 3, 2007 by rzep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest claudia Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Penn recommend washng their gear in fresh water then a light spray of WD40 or their specialist spray after every use - sounds simple and effective to me. I wouldnt recommend spraying WD40 on reels, invest in a tin of tackle guard for $8.00 and your reels will last a life time. cheers claudia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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