Surf gear rinsing

[numbskull]

I don't rinse reels unless they are waterproof, it does more harm than good.
A dehumidified basement is crucial to keep things working.

[MarkB]

I rinse my lures occasionally - not every trip. When I use my waders, I try to always bring them in the house and hang them up so they don't get any creases that could cause leaks.

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by numbskull

I don't rinse reels unless they are waterproof, it does more harm than good.
A dehumidified basement is crucial to keep things working.

Especially with conventionals. All hosing them down does is wash crystalized salt into the gears and drag. It gets in there anyway, from the spray that gets thrown on the cast, especially with braid. Spraying is a poor subsitute for regular tear downs and cleaning, with conventionals. None of them--not even a Squidder--are that hard to take apart and clean, and even a ten thumbed lawyer can break down a Newell, clean it, re-lube, and get it back together inside of a half hour. Abus aren't much more complex, either.

I have 40 year old Penn Spinfisher spinning reels that have no corrosion. I have a green 704 that has more bare metal than paint on it, and there's still no corrosion. And I don't think that any of the sealed spinning reels will corrode on anyone if they're not rinsed. My Van Staals were never rinsed, and they've now sat unused in the basement for almost 5 years. They don't have a speck of corrosion on them, even where they've been scratched.

[nightfighter]

Waiting for Clammer to weigh in on this one..... he's still on his T&A tour down south.