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SilverTundra4X4 · Horse Mullet Joined: 13 Nov 2012 Posts: 134

Had a half day today and managed to give the reels a once over "just because" .. Nonetheless I came across myy manual for my Daiwa Seagate mad what do you know it says " the external parts of your reel should be cleaned of salt residue after each days fishing by spraying them lightly with a water displacing spray such as WD40 or equivalent, waiting a few minutes and then wiping them down with a soft cloth"

Well ain't WD40 a other product that does more than what I thought it did... Anyone try it? Does it affect braid?
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Kingz · Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 5:45 pm Post subject:

I like that Rem Oil, after blowing em off with compressed air...never the H20 for me...G

R.Arnold · Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:26 pm Post subject:

WD40 is bad for them I think, reel magic is good stuff

ziacatcher · Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:28 pm Post subject:

.Ditto on the Rem-oil

double_a_ron · Pony Mullet Joined: 04 Sep 2010 Posts: 70

I have a sealine 20 and I do it every time just like the manual says, been working fine for me. That's the only daiwa I have and I just do what the manual says.

My shimano reels I follow the cleaning videos on youtube.

4theReels · Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:55 pm Post subject:

I have been using WD40 on my rods to clean them and also to lubricate them a bit. I also use ReelMagic.

And what I have learned as well....if that WD40 works great on the Yaks...specially anything that is rubber or plastic...it helps repel the water and keeps it shiney. And I can attest...it works...!
Now I will spray my Pier wagon parts...and my tackle box as well...just a spray and rub down....
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landlocked beachbum · Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 7:47 pm Post subject:

Check the MSDS specs on both. WD40 has more lubricating oils and a surfactant. Rem Oil is pretty darn plain Jane in comparison. Then again, why let the facts get in the way of a good story....... Cool

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SaltyMutt · Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 8:27 pm Post subject:

Bought a new sealine 50. Was reading through the owners book (something I rarely do) and it specifically recommended using wd-40 for cleaning.
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SilverTundra4X4 · Horse Mullet Joined: 13 Nov 2012 Posts: 134

shallowsport · Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 8:41 pm Post subject:

WD-40'is good stuff. Got this tip,years ago, and occasionally still use it, spray your lure with WD-40, it's a fish attractant. BELIEVE IT or NOT!

4theReels · Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 8:57 pm Post subject:

Yep...I heard the same thing about the spraying it on your bait...especially shrimp....not alot...just a little so that it looks like it's sending out an oily scent or something....hey...whatever works right?
I even heard once to spit on the bait...that was a long time ago tho... Shocked

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troutless · Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:36 pm Post subject:

It's only weird if it doesn't work! Right

MakoJJ · Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:37 pm Post subject:

Corrosion X is good stuff. Use it on anything from motors, to reels, etc.
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ironmanstan · Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 5:56 am Post subject:

Anything you use to keep the salt and corrosion from attacking your equipment is always better than doing nothing at all. If you hose down your reels just use a light spray so you don't force water into the bearings. I use a generous amount of wd-40 or whatever I have on the shelf let em drip and the wipe them down. Cheers.....
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mastergunner · Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 7:50 am Post subject:

My wife uses real-x, HEB has it.
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