Storing Baitcasters

[Laggyman]

Ok, so I've put 0 pressure on the drag, 0 on the brakes and the spool wants to spin around like crazy making miniature overruns. What's a good way of keeping that darned spool from spinning around and around and around and around........

Tape?

[KU_Bassmaster.]

Tape?

That's what i was going to suggest.

[Raul]

Laggy, Laggy, Laggy, do I have to teach you everything ? :

Please, NO TAPE !. Run the line through the line guide, take a few inches of the line and reverse to create a loop, twist a couple of times, then tie a knot; now you 've got a loop at the end of the line,  place the loop around the reel foot.

[KU_Bassmaster.]

Raul...

Any reasons why NO TAPE???

[Guest DavidGreen]

You could also use the same loop Raul is talking about. Only remove the spool, and attach a rubber band to the loop, and around the spool to keep the line from un-spooling.

Actually you don't have to turn your brakes off when storing the reel, and the drags can be backed of light enough, were you wouldn't have any rotation of the spool.

You just don't want the drags cranked as tight as you would while using the reel. (Prevents pad compression)

Tight Lines!!!

[castaway]

......and don't forget to scrub those cork handles using dish soap and a scotchbrite pad to restore them like new before storing them. ;DIvan

[Bassassasin12]

I use tape, I dont see why it would damage the reel or anything?

[Guest DavidGreen]

                                   

I agree you should also clean and seal those cork grips before storing the rods....

I think Raul is concerned about tape being used to hold the lose end of the line by taping it to the body of the reel. Some tape gets real hard to remove if left on long enough...

Please correct me if i'm wrong Raul.  

Tight Lines!!

[Bassassasin12]

i just put the tape on the line, it doesnt come into contact with the reel. That is why I was wondering how it could possibly effect the reel. Another thing you could do is just strip the line, you will most likely be respooling for the next season anyway.

Also is there any other things you can use to seel and clean your cork handles besides the denatured alchohal and the U-40?

[Guest DavidGreen]

Bassassasin12,

You could do as castaway does and use soap and water. But I still wouldn't use anything abrasive to scrub the grips with, as it can re-shape the cork and pull pit fillings out. If you use soap and water just make sure that you rinse it very well and get it dry.

As for sealing the U-40 Cork Sealer is the best and easiest way (made for cork), but Tru-Oil can do the trick as well as Marine Spar Varnish and Thompson's Water Seal.

Tight Lines!!!

[Bassassasin12]

can I get any of those at a local department store?

[Laggyman]

I need ya to hammer in every single bit of knowledge Raul ;D ;D ;D

Thanks, now I'll go put a little pressure on them brakes and stop that darned spool....

BTW, is there anything we should keep an eye on for Spinning reels???

[castaway]

Thanks for the tip Reel Mech. ;)I have always used the green scotchbrite scouring pads my wife already had on hand in the kitchen. I apply a bit of dish soap to the cork , add a bit of water to the pad and just lightly rub the cork lifting the dirt and oil out of the cork making it look brand new again.you don't have to use the green scotchbrite pad , if your worried about damaging, or re- shaping the cork. Rubbing the cork with your bare hand and dish soap will clean the cork pretty well. As reel mech. said, make sure you dry the cork handles before storing. This is a good tip to those of you selling your old rods.Would you rather buy a used rod that looks new, or one that has an old dirty handle on it ? ;D P N J

[Raul]

RM is right on.

I say NO TAPE because the first thing you are going to do is grab your trusty transparent Scotch tape and the adhesive in your trusty regular Scotch tape can peel up the reel finish.

[lubina]

As for sealing the U-40 Cork Sealer is the best and easiest way (made for cork), but Tru-Oil can do the trick as well as Marine Spar Varnish and Thompson's Water Seal.

Tight Lines!!!

This is why I like this place so much, I learn something every time. I've never put anything on my handles other than clean them with a dry cloth.

RM where can I find the Cook Sealer? Thanks.

[darren]

thanks for the great tips......awesome

[BassnJoe]