Hi everyone - Instead of visiting my usual bait and tackle store to have my reel serviced, I went to another place and as I was talking to the owner about my fishing habits (i only fish piers/docks 1-2 times per week and always wash my rod and reels after use), I was surprised when he said that you shouldn't even run fresh water over your reels because then water seeps in and your bearings get rusty.
I told him that I always wash my reels (I didn't tell him I use a hose and apply indirect water pressure such that I just run the water over my reels without directly aiming at my reels) but I especially take time to wash out the spindle and he said that you only need to wipe off your reels by spraying them with water using one of those manual ("Windex-style") water spray bottles.
Now that said, I never really had issues with my reels (I just have them serviced about once per year) but wanted to know what everyone's post-wash fishing habits are to ensure that reels last a long time.
Thanks for your advice in advance!
I told him that I always wash my reels (I didn't tell him I use a hose and apply indirect water pressure such that I just run the water over my reels without directly aiming at my reels) but I especially take time to wash out the spindle and he said that you only need to wipe off your reels by spraying them with water using one of those manual ("Windex-style") water spray bottles.
Now that said, I never really had issues with my reels (I just have them serviced about once per year) but wanted to know what everyone's post-wash fishing habits are to ensure that reels last a long time.
Thanks for your advice in advance!