| Whether you've invested a large sum in your | | | | your fishing rods to get broken accidentally. |
| fishing rods or just have a lot of sentimental | | | | Cleaning Your Fishing Rods |
| attachment to the fishing rods you're currently | | | | Like all types of sporting equipment, your fishing |
| using, you want to make sure you know how to | | | | rods are going to need some thorough cleaning |
| properly care for them so they will last a long | | | | from time to time. How often depends greatly on |
| time. | | | | how frequently you're going fishing and what type |
| The tips below will help you ensure that your | | | | of fishing you're doing. For example, salt water |
| favorite fishing rods will have a long and happy life | | | | fishing is going to require more frequent cleaning |
| as part of your fishing equipment. | | | | than fresh water fishing. |
| Post Fishing Care for Fishing Rods | | | | To clean your rod, you'll need a soft cloth and |
| Once you finish fishing for the day, you might be | | | | lukewarm water mixed with soap. Get the cloth |
| tempted to just toss your rod back in the car | | | | wet then ring it out before rubbing it over your |
| and then back in the closet when you return | | | | rod gently. It's also a good idea to use an old |
| home. That's not a good idea. First, you never | | | | toothbrush to clean out dirt and debris that collect |
| want to put a wet rod back in its sheath. If you | | | | around the guide rings and in other hard to reach |
| were fishing in saltwater, all of that salt from the | | | | parts of the fishing rods. |
| rod will end up getting into the sheath and cause | | | | Inspecting Your Fishing Rods |
| future damage. No matter what type of water | | | | Never just take it for granted that your fishing |
| you are using for fishing you should wipe down | | | | rods are in great shape. You might find out the |
| your rod thoroughly with a dry, soft cloth before | | | | hard way that they've been slowly damaged by a |
| putting it back in its sheath. If for some reason, | | | | minor problem that was never taken care of. For |
| you aren't able to do this, you should wipe it | | | | example, if water has gotten under the guide |
| down as soon as you return home and wash the | | | | rings and start to cause rusting the rod can be in |
| sheath to remove anything that might have | | | | trouble and the ring should be replaced as soon as |
| gotten into the material thanks to the water. | | | | possible. To find out that problem, you need to be |
| If you don't plan to use it for an extended period | | | | doing routine inspections of your equipment. |
| of time, let it dry and then return it to its sheath. | | | | Caring for Your Fishing Rods |
| For storage, make sure to hang the sheath on a | | | | You can find out more about caring for your |
| hook or hanger. If possible, do not just lean your | | | | equipment properly by visiting offline or online |
| rod against a wall. This can not only cause | | | | sporting equipment shops, such as Sea Isle |
| damage to the rod but it's also an easy way for | | | | Tackle. |