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Liv2Fish · 12-21-2011, 06:30 PM

Guys,

I'm cleaning up an old Penn 5500SS that I want to pair with a decent beginner rod, as a Christmas present for my 10 year old nephew, who has recently contracted the fishing bug.

The reel has some very light corrosion, mostly in the drag housing area. I soaked it in water and that seemed to remove most of it. Is there something else that I can soak it in, that will neutralize the salt? Baking soda or vinegar? I must have skipped those days in science class....

Rod suggestions would be great. It will be mostly chasing schoolies and pier fishing.

The reel has no roller, should I avoid braid because of this?

Thanks in advance

12-21-2011, 06:30 PM	#1
Liv2Fish Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chasing fat girls in the dark Posts: 961	Help removing light corrosion from your reel Guys, I'm cleaning up an old Penn 5500SS that I want to pair with a decent beginner rod, as a Christmas present for my 10 year old nephew, who has recently contracted the fishing bug. The reel has some very light corrosion, mostly in the drag housing area. I soaked it in water and that seemed to remove most of it. Is there something else that I can soak it in, that will neutralize the salt? Baking soda or vinegar? I must have skipped those days in science class.... Rod suggestions would be great. It will be mostly chasing schoolies and pier fishing. The reel has no roller, should I avoid braid because of this? Thanks in advance