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