Crankin4Bass Posted March 7 Posted March 7 Just found this video from Shimano on reel maintenance. Never thought to wash reels this deeply. What do you guys do? 1 Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted March 7 Global Moderator Posted March 7 I don’t do that! But if they say so… Mike 1 Quote
T2DM Posted March 7 Posted March 7 Man, that's too much work, why not toss it in a dishwasher! I've seen that video before, and I think the video was meant for after using the reel in saltwater environments. I just let mine dry naturally then wipe them down with damp towel and use qtips to get into tight places. 1 Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted March 7 Super User Posted March 7 If it needs that much attention I will send it in for a thorough cleaning. 2 Quote
Peacedivision Posted March 7 Posted March 7 I fish brackish water near my house sometimes and basically just blast the reel with a garden hose when I get home. Similar technique to what they show but I don't take the time to remove the spool. No issues yet, knock on wood. 2 Quote
woolleyfooley Posted March 7 Posted March 7 10 hours ago, T2DM said: Man, that's too much work, why not toss it in a dishwasher! Wait. Are you saying that’s not the way to clean reels? 1 1 Quote
Solution Delaware Valley Tackle Posted March 7 Solution Posted March 7 Definitely a good idea immediately after salt or brackish water use. Not a replacement for regular deep cleaning but interim service is a good idea. 1 Quote
Crankin4Bass Posted March 8 Author Posted March 8 50 minutes ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said: Definitely a good idea immediately after salt or brackish water use. Not a replacement for regular deep cleaning but interim service is a good idea. Do you recommend taking out the spool for a Calcutta 200d and rinsing as shown after every saltwater use? Quote
Maverick2017 Posted March 8 Posted March 8 I do this after just about every outing in fresh water. Have done it for years without any problems. Always good to take care of things! 1 Quote
ABU is overpriced Posted March 8 Posted March 8 The only way i'd wash one of my reels this way is if i used it in saltwater. No way i am doing this in freshwater. One full service per season is all what's needed. 2 Quote
Super User GetFishorDieTryin Posted March 8 Super User Posted March 8 Pretty sure this is in regard to post SW use or mid-season cleaning. If I cleaned every reel like that after every time, I fished I would spend more time cleaning than fishing. I clean my reels the same way, under a faucet, with cool water under low pressure. Ill use a hose, but I make sure to mist the reel, if its too much pressure it can just blasts the salt and sand deeper into the reel. 13 hours ago, T2DM said: Man, that's too much work, why not toss it in a dishwasher! I've seen that video before, and I think the video was meant for after using the reel in saltwater environments. I just let mine dry naturally then wipe them down with damp towel and use qtips to get into tight places. Not a good idea to dunk the whole reel, unless you plan on complete disassembly, purge grease/oil, dry out, then re grease/oil and reassemble. 2 Quote
Super User WRB Posted March 8 Super User Posted March 8 You shouldn’t hose off your reels with water pressure, spray is all that is needed. Ideally spray rinse with distilled water and spray with WD-40 it’s a water displacement that helps to prevent corrosion. Wipe dry with a clean cloth done. Same treatment with your rod guides and reel seat. In reference to Shimano Calcutta reels they are made for salt water use but the above cleaning prevent corrosion to any damaged or bare aluminum surfaces. Tom 1 Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted March 9 Posted March 9 On 3/7/2025 at 7:46 PM, Crankin4Bass said: Do you recommend taking out the spool for a Calcutta 200d and rinsing as shown after every saltwater use? Yes strongly 1 Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted March 10 Super User Posted March 10 The only time I rinse off one of my reels is when I'm on a trip and the reel has gotten dirty. When I get back home I will break it down and clean/grease/oil it. 1 Quote
Johnbt Posted Wednesday at 07:01 PM Posted Wednesday at 07:01 PM I've been hosing rods and reels off in the driveway - shower setting, not hard stream - for many decades. If that's not available or I'm at the beach and the outdoor shower is turned off or it's near freezing out I'll just carry the rods and reels to the shower. Seriously, am I the only one who fishes in a hard rain? 1 Quote
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