Super User Goose52 Posted February 28, 2011 Super User Posted February 28, 2011 I fish nearly every day the water is soft. Rods are stored vertically in the "ready" rod rack in the garage, reels mounted, sometimes last bait used is still on the line, ready for the next day. All rods used during a day will have all knots retied before placing back in the rack. No disassembly, no storage, all ready to go. If it's a "niche" combo that isn't used that frequently, I'll have the bait removed, drag backed-off, reel still mounted on rod and placed in the "reserve" rod racks in the garage. Quote
kbkindle Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 This is how i do it, made a rod rack and a reel cabinet Quote
Super User MickD Posted March 28, 2011 Super User Posted March 28, 2011 It is important to relieve the drags every time you store for any significant time, both casting and spinning. Will help keep them smooth and constant. Check out this rack: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Rod-Reel-Storage/Fishing-Rod-Racks%7C/pc/104793480/c/104812380/sc/104539680/Cabelas-Solid-Oak-Rod-Racks/737572.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ffishing-rod-reel-storage-fishing-rod-racks%2F_%2FN-1102357%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104539680%3FWTz_l%3DUnknown%253Bcat104793480%253Bcat104812380&WTz_l=Unknown%3Bcat104793480%3Bcat104812380%3Bcat104539680 That's Cabelas model IK-014350 if you can't cut and paste the link. You can easily make this yourself-look closely at how it is built, tilted bottom rest, the low dowell in front, and the higher back rest. It works great keeping the outfits vertical with little force applied anywhere, so no tendency for rods to take a set. Easy in easy out. Works with combos or rods. I would not store even the modern graphites horizontally for any length of time, although I have no data to indicate it damages the rods. I have been told by rod manufacturing reps not to store horizontally. I only take the reels off in the fall before cleaning and lubing the reels, and cleaning and checking the rods and guides. I keep my best rods in the house-not in the unheated pole barn, but have some cheap rods that have been stored outside without apparent ill effects. Quote
MaxumBass Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 I tear all my reels down in the fall and throw all the parts in a 5 gallon bucket. Gives me something to do in the spring figuring out what goes to what..... J/K Quote
Lucky Craft Man Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 My rods sit on this temporary rod rack (I am in the process of building a custom rod closet with a lock). All the reels go in their original boxes. Everything is stored in somewhat of a controlled climate. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted March 28, 2011 Super User Posted March 28, 2011 Reels are never off rods and all get fished 12 months of the year. Rods hang from hooks ( very similar to that Pirahna rack which I really like). Freshwater reels never get rinsed and never serviced, all perform like new. Saltwater reels usually gets hosed down after each outing. Lures and terminal tackle for freshwater are a mess on a rack in my garage but I know where every thing is so no problem, all inshore saltwater tackle is in the trunk of my car, my most used stuff. Quote
krisjack69 Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 This is how i do it, made a rod rack and a reel cabinet thats looks pretty neat.You need to make me one of those lol but I only have about 5 rods and 4 reels.I need to upgrade one and need a ultra lite combo for light lures for panfish.I just keep my reels on the rods mostly.I have my rods in my bedroom leaning against the wall.I dont know what else to get really.I have 2 spinning reels and 3 baitcasters.I just ordered a baitcaster tw reel cover today. Quote
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