Offshore Fishing Reports - Storage of Reels - I currently store my rods and reels in a storage building that has ventilation but no ac or heat. Will the humidity get in my reels and cause rust? Should they be stored inside?

vince284 · 2nd Mate Joined: Jun 19, 2007 Posts: 41

I currently store my rods and reels in a storage building that has ventilation but no ac or heat. Will the humidity get in my reels and cause rust? Should they be stored inside?

samthefireman23 · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 12:10 pm Post subject:

I prefer storing everything inside that way the humidity and temperature is controlled, I also have a couple of spinning rods and reels that were stored in the attick for a couple of years and recently pulled them down and they seem to be fine to include the line surprisingly. Whether it actually does make a difference is beyond me (just my opinion).
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fishinbumnc · Ol'Salt Joined: Oct 03, 2005 Posts: 368

Wash them good and spray them with crc, it won't hurt the line wipe em down to even the spray and they'll be fine. Just be sure they get some ventilation. If you have lever drags wash em with the drag on then store them with the drag off and clicker on to prevent backlashes.
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feeshnfinatic · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 5:14 pm Post subject:

I spray mine off with a very light mist, just enough to get the salt off. with the drags tight like said above, then spray them down good with Rem-oil. I also keep mine inside away from humidity and sticky fingers Laughing

vince284 · 2nd Mate Joined: Jun 19, 2007 Posts: 41

Thanks I will bring mine inside just to be safe.


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