Reel Magic

 

I like to think that I take care of my fishing tackle but I really don’t.  When I stop and think about the number of casts I make in a year and compare it to the number of times I properly clean and lubricate the reel it has to comparable to driving 50,000 miles with no oil change.  Typically my reel maintenance consists of soaking the reel with Reel Magic and wiping it dry.  With the technology built into today’s modern casting and even spinning reels, this approach simply will not cut it.  The day of not reading you manual are over.  The manufacturer will typically show which parts to oil, which parts to grease, any how to clean after fishing in salt water. 

 

Something not found in the manual that I learned from an Old Timer recently is how to get more distance out of your spinning reel.  Every time you re-string your spinning reel, clean the spool (and the guides on the rod) with a mild de-greaser (Simple Green) and water.  Dry and lubricate the spool as you would normally and then apply a thin coating of automotive wax to the top half of the spool.  Allow the wax set up and then polish off with a dry towel.  This will lessen the amount of friction as line coils off of the reel equating to longer casts. 

 

Here’s another trick that I find works very well for bait casters especially but spinning rods as well.  Periodically spray Reel Magic (spray silicone lube) directly on the line, make a cast, and spray the spool one more time prior to making the retrieve.  This not only lubricates the line but also the guides on your rod.  When fishing a light lures or while fishing in the wind with a bait caster this can be extremely effective for preventing backlashes and increasing distance.  Let’s go fishing!

 

-TM-