Rene, When we're fishing salt, we shower at night with our gear and flies. Sounds funny, but the shower head really forces fresh water into all components. I don't use soap on the gear, but I do on the x-large synthetic deceiver flies. Salt really dulls the luster and spoils the action. I also use conditioner and rinse them really well. This makes them easy to comb out and let dry, maintaining their fish-like shape. After the trip, I strip the spools and wash everything again is clean water.
Saltwater rated gear is also important. Salt can ruin all kinds of things that you wouldn't think of. Also, for those who fish really hot climates, watch out for condensation of saltwater in your cameras, going from an air-conditioned room to humid outside. Ruined my handicam in Loreto. DonO ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rene Zillmann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 9:37 AM Subject: [VFB] Cleaning of ff stuff after salt water fishing > Salt Water Addicts, > > I just returned from my first salt water fishing - report still to write. > Now I'm wondering, how I should take care of my equipment. I've already > discovered rust on some not so important things - the hemostats got a > bit of rust and a nipper. Very quick, Mr. rust. > > My questions: > > What to do with the rods, I used? Anything to do with the rods, which I > didn't use. They were in a seperate container, which I didn't opend - > but they were probably exposed to moist air. > Same question to reels? > I rinsed and dried all my flies, which I fished, before I returned them > to my fly boxes. More actions suggested? > Should I rinse my fly boxes? > Nipper and Zinger? > > Other thoughts? > > Thanks a lot > Rene > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.9/458 - Release Date: 9/27/2006 > >
