Fishing Tackle Care and INOX questions.

[ismail]

Hi All,

Picked up a can of inox today, but didnt clarify what i can and cant use it on. Is it ok to wipe down all my rods and reels with inox, and will it effect or damgae the guides in any way.

I want to give my reels especially a general clean (not major service) so should i just lightly spray them with water let them dry and wipe them down with inox. Can i use inox on the line roller as well. Can I do the same procedure to the rods.

Also how often should I use inox on my fishing equipment? Should it be every time after a fish after i have rinsed the equipment off or just evrey now and again.

My main concern I have is how to maintain/care for my equipment to make it last. I have got stradic reels and symetre reels and raider rods. I dont want them to turn to crap within a year. I want to get a clarification on best wash down procedure, when to use inox, and how often i shuld take it in for a major service.


thanks

[insolent]

Inox will not harm your line or reel (it may affect rubber over a long time) you can use it on the rod guides as well. Below is the what I do after fishing, which I picked up off other fishers and websites.

When finished fishing tighten the drag on your reel (to stop water getting in) rinse them down in a light spray (shower is ideal especially if your having one) along with the rods. Wipe the reels and the rod dry with a clean soft cloth. I put Inox on my reels every couple of outings and would suggest that you definitely Inox them if they aren't going to be used for a while, the rod guides can also get a spray to stop rusting. Make sure you back the drag off after drying the reels so the washers do not get bent out of shape which will happen if you leave them under pressure for long periods.

It is recommended that you have your reels serviced properly at least once a year.

[Why-ting]

Pretty much the same as insolent. I use it on everything. Great stuff.

Cheers Whytey

[NormC]

I buy the stuff in 4 litre containers and use it in a hand operated spray bottle. The biggest volume goes on the camper trailer. After every couple of trips, I spray the whole camper with it, including the paint and stainless steel. Just wipe it over and leave it there. Before the next trip, I give it a light wash to take any surplus off so dust won't stick to it.

I know it is off topic, but this is what the CT builder recommended and it works a treat. No corrosion and the CT has stayed looking good, even after a few trips to Fraser Island and thousands of km through the Kimberley and NT.

Oh, and I also use it on my fishing gear.

[tim_becker]

do you use it on your lures and tackle as well if not what can be used to stop them rusting

[cammac]

just read the can and it says a lot of materials and goods it can be used on - doesnt say anything cant use on!! i use it on lures. Doesnt contain petroleum products like some other brands :o stays on longer too!

anyone used the lanolen inox suppose to be pretty good too

[bidkev]

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It is recommended that you have your reels serviced properly at least once a year.


With regards to what insolent says on inox..........just what he says. I wipe my reels down with it and what's left on the rag I rub around the eyes of the rod and reel housing.

Servicing though? :o :-/.........I've never had a reel serviced in near 50 yrs of fishing. used ambassadeur reels (mainly 7000'S AND 9000'S) since they came on the market) and I could never understand when I came to Oz why there was such an aversity to using 'em for beach fishing. I've dropped 'em in the sand and put 'em through all sorts of crap and subjected 'em to nothing other than a rinse and an occasional oiling. I have two 7000's that I am still using that are over 15 yrs old and I think I've opened 'em up about 4 times. They will still chuck a 4 oz lead 200 metres and I haven't even changed the brakes. Just make sure that you slacken the drag off when in storage and other than catching something bigger than the reel was intended for, there shouldn't be any problems.

I'm talking overheads here and I must admit, that egg beaters are a different kettle of fish, although I have a TSS4 that has never been opened in 11 yrs.

kev

[DazSamFishing]

I also use Inox...

With my spinners, I always tighten the drag and rinse them with fresh water...

I let them dry out... then open them up for lubing... wipe down any excess oil... let them sit and then give them a hard spin.

I usually just rinse down my overheads with a bit of fresh water and give them to a mate at a tackle store to thoroughly service once a year!

With the rods... I will wipe them down with soapy water and then rinse them off... lube the runners and make sure they are in good condition!

After every outing... I will cut all rigs and lures off... rinse them in soapy water and they all seem to be perfect.

I always check the sharpness of all hooks and trebles and tie new knots for every fishing trip!

The line usually gets checked every 6 months!

Daz

[grave41]

I use it on everything in my tackle arsenal .Locksmiths recomend it as the best lubricant in locks . Graham

[finga64]

anyone used the lanolen inox suppose to be pretty good too
I use the lanox :)
Great stuff. A lot more expensive then the inox but I give the gear the once over at the same time that I do the outboard (I use the lanox because of the rubber softening downside of the inox). A tad overboard and not really needed on the fishing gear but I just couldn't be bothered to go and get the other bottle after a day fishing and cleaning afterwards :-[
Besides, the rag is full of the lanox after I wipe down the motor so I might as well use that rag to wipe the tackle down :)

I wash, dry and wipe the tackle (and boat) after every trip. Some think I'm a bit annal about cleaning gear but I don't care :)

[For_Steve]

Inox is great. I used it for many years as a mechanic and haven't been able to fault it. I've found it suitable on any hard surfaces including reels, rod guides and seats, lures, trebles etc. I generally avoid applying it directly on to the line, and wipe off any excess.

My usual after trip clean up includes:
1. Tightening drags and rinsing the reel, rod, rigs, lures etc with running water at low pressure
2. Giving the reel a good spin to throw off any excess water
3. Removing the spools (spining reels) and let air dry for several hours
4. Using Inox and a rag to apply a thin layer to the reel, rod guides and seats, lures etc
5. Using a light oil to lube the reel handle, roller (spinning reels), level wind (overhead reels)
6. Giving the reel another good spin and wiping off excess lubricant
7. Storing reels with drags fully loose

I have reels serviced when they start to run rough and my usual maintenance routine doesn't fix the problem. This is usually about every 5 years.

The only differance between putting on a lot of lubricant, and putting on the right amount of lubricant, is the mess it makes.

[littlejim]

I always hose my reels down after each trip, but don't spray them with anything. Open them up at least once a year and clean and grease them. The most corrosion prone part on egg beaters seems to be the line roller bearing. Worth checking that very often, and lubricating it. I've used Lanox and Inox on the trailer but it didn't seem to last any longer than sump oil or other similar stuff. (Based on whether water balls up on the surface.) I now use motor bike chain lube which seems to last a lot longer. The one with teflon in is easier to spray on. When I can't get it, I spray the other type into a container and paint it on.

[imnotoriginal]

I use the inox and haven't had any problems with it. I wash down the reel and rod (after tightening the drag) with a hose after a session then wipe down with the inox. Apart from that, I put my little spinning reel in for a service each year at the Tackle Warehouse. I don't like playing with the insides of the reel, so I find that is money well spent. Other than that, buy an alvey ;D Gotta love the maintenance on those.
Joel

[Reef_fisher]

I have used some of the above mentioned products and found them good. Been using this stuff called ecolube (no i am not a greenie ;D) It is made by septone and is also lanolin based. It is great on all tackle ,rods , reels and i even use it on the outbourd, shackles etc . Any way found this stuff equally good and a bit cheaper. got mine from supercheap.

[cammac]

hey reeffisher,

thanks for that is the ecolube in a spraycan??
what price?

cheers cam

[Roo]

Another tip for lanox is to spray it onto the empty reel spool and wipe off excess,before you load new line on. prevents corrosion under the line load. braid brings alot of water with it on each retrieve.

roo

[yasplayer06]

Mate just be careful not to get it on your line as this will deter fish...

Scott

[cammac]

hey roo thats a good point i guess braid takes longer to dry out too??! :o

cam